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My Fitness Journey: Feat. Melanie

Hate running? Maybe you didn’t give it a fair try… after listening to this episode, you might agree if you’re curious to give running one last go. This happened to Melanie and I honestly had a similar experience! After she got back into running, she explains what keeps her going and how it became a habit. 💫If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support [https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support] 💫 We’re also talking about: * What she’s doing to combat an injury and come back to running from a hip injury; what she’s doing pre-run * Her first 10k race - what she’s doing for her training, what her goal is, how she’s approaching her training * What started her on her running journey * What her past looked like in the fitness space * Transitioning from being a multi-sport athlete to entering college and attempting the “gym life” * Trying out rock climbing & silks * Finding your “unique exercise” * Her first running high * The tie of running to mental health * Hitting a weight loss goal * What to do after you hit your goal… *now what?!* * How running brings you confidence… try going on a run or run/walk before work and see how it improves your day * Working with a trainer & running with your partner * Strength training to stay healthy Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

My Fitness Journey: Feat. Brooke

Part 1 of a series similar to Chicken Soup for the Runners Soul… if you haven’t listened to that episode yet, definitely check it out after this one! Today, we’re talking with Brooke Bereznak about her history and journey with working out. We talk about: -Changes to workout structure due to the pandemic -How mental health & fitness are related -Figuring out your “why” with working out -Taking running breaks -Stretching to understand what your body needs -How working out can be unhealthy -When your exercise routine isn’t in sync with what you need -Realizing when to let go of certain habits when they don’t serve you -Doing activities your body craves -Intuitive workouts + More If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

Half Marathon Recap + Forming Meaningful Mantras

Long Beach half marathon recap! Let’s do it. I’m talking through my decision to sign up 2 days before and spend more money than I’ve ever spent on a half marathon before. Crazy, wild, random, and hi, I made the decision to do it. We talk flat runners, the race expo, mindset, race course, fueling, and so much more random sh*t. I think this pod is relatable for you runner peeps out there or those getting into running. If you're not in this demographic, maybe skip or check out one of my earlier episodes! Later in the episode, we talk about running mantras and the “rules” around them…. which, lol, I thought was a funny way to position the discussion because there ARE NO RULES, just suggestions based on experience on how to make the most of mantras in general. If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

High at a Nail Salon + Pre Race Check-in

If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support Download the Fuelmyrun pre-race checklist here: https://www.fuelmyrun.com/blog-3/2021-race-day-travel-checklist [https://www.fuelmyrun.com/blog-3/2021-race-day-travel-checklist] High at a nail salon? Hello? You’re just going to have to listen to find out why… today I’m recapping part of my trip to Denver, Colorado and concluding the pod with a pre-race pump-up to get you motivated to go into your race! Whether it’s a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra, relay, etc. it’s race season, baby! Fall and winter races are my favorite and I know a lot of fall races are just weeks away. During your taper it’s important to check in with yourself and mentally be at ease. The taper crazies are real and it’s important to not freak out about things you can’t control or try to change things last minute! Catch me on Insta: 🔹www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun *I post here more often 🔹www.instagram.com/thefuelpod *This IG will give you podcast episode updates YouTube: 🔹www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun  Check out my website: 🔹www.fuelmyrun.com

Post Run Trip to the DMV + Top Tips to Run Injury Free

A post-run trip to the DMV? What was she thinking!? In this episode you’ll experience the real-time drama of what happens when you schedule a DMV appointment after a run and, unfortunately, have a series of mess ups ending in you not securing a real id and basically losing your citizenship. I went too far. ANYWAY, and more importantly, we have Kim on the mic today discussing the TOP three tips she has for going through a training cycle without injury. It’s been a long journey, but a combination of longer stretching, visiting a sports chiropractor, and tweaks to her fueling were the key. She’ll get into the details. Follow @fuelmyrun on Instagram for the stretch routine (coming soon!). - It would mean a lot if you subscribed to my Youtube: www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun [http://www.youtube.com/fuelmyrun] Catch me on Insta: www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun [https://www.instagram.com/fuelmyrun] *I post here more often www.instagram.com/thefuelpod [https://www.instagram.com/thefuelpod] *This IG will give you episode updates Check out my website: www.fuelmyrun.com [http://www.fuelmyrun.com/] If you're down with the pod and want to hear more, I'd love your support! https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support [https://anchor.fm/michelle-knafla/support] - Some of my fav running recommendations: Running Belts Flip belt running belt: https://amzn.to/3knQaY9 [https://amzn.to/3knQaY9] SPIBelt https://amzn.to/3yIHiBR [https://amzn.to/3yIHiBR] Watches https://www.fuelmyrun.com/blog-3/you-dont-run-with-a-watch-devastating Any base model of Garmin will do the job! Here's a decent base model: https://amzn.to/3wCNw4x [https://amzn.to/3wCNw4x] On my wrist - Garmin Forerunner 920XT: https://amzn.to/3B9W31H [https://amzn.to/3B9W31H] Garmin Forerunner 745 - https://amzn.to/3sHOLiR Garmin Forerunner 645 Music - https://amzn.to/3kfkVOM Clothing Long compression socks: https://amzn.to/3zIra3C [https://amzn.to/3zIra3C] Short compression socks: https://amzn.to/2XVD8JJ [https://amzn.to/2XVD8JJ] Hats https://amzn.to/3izJHbB [https://amzn.to/3izJHbB] Headphones Airpod Pros: https://amzn.to/3yMyVVP [https://amzn.to/3yMyVVP] The quality is the best and the battery life is a lot longer than other brands AfterShokz: https://amzn.to/3yLKz3b [https://amzn.to/3yLKz3b] Recovery gear Foam roller: https://amzn.to/3zrS0NC Yoga mat: https://amzn.to/2UPGv3O [https://amzn.to/2UPGv3O] Yoga mat towel: https://amzn.to/3gpYWDJ [https://amzn.to/3gpYWDJ] TheStick: https://amzn.to/3mJdAdl [https://amzn.to/3mJdAdl] Cane: https://amzn.to/3Dh9XAU Knee brace: https://amzn.to/3AnOQe9 [https://amzn.to/3AnOQe9] Strength Training Resistance bands - https://amzn.to/35D8THT Handheld Water Bottles https://amzn.to/3kDDvSp [https://amzn.to/3kDDvSp] Larger size - https://amzn.to/3wTTWwk [https://amzn.to/3wTTWwk] Shoes & Recovery Sandles Road Running - Women Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2’s - https://amzn.to/2XIPm8j [https://amzn.to/2XIPm8j] HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7 - https://amzn.to/3mz6CHx Recovery Sandles - Oofos! https://amzn.to/3xo8qoo [https://amzn.to/3xo8qoo]