Dear Runner Bod is a podcast hosted by anti-diet running dietitian & body image coach, Serena Marie RD. Dear Runner Bod’s mission is to empower females to embrace their body as a runner’s body no matter their level of fitness, shape or size. I am hoping to interview experts in the running community who can provide advice on how to cultivate health, fitness, resiliency and self-compassion as a female runner.
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Collect Your Bling is BACK with PART TWO!! The second half of this series dives into the mindset hurdles that keep runners from following through with eating more... we tackle the common hurdles of not feeling hungry, not trusting yourself to stop eating once you give yourself permission to eat more, body image worries & the inner critic. Tune in and learn from Serena Marie RD, a registered dietitian specializing in running nutrition for women, a body image coach and RRCA Run Coach. If you w ...
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Collect Your Bling is a mini-pod series hosted by Serena Marie RD, a registered dietitian specializing in running nutrition for women, a body image coach and RRCA Run Coach. This series dives into the what, when and how to fuel your body for long distance runs. With the overwhelming amount of information on the internet, how nice is it to just put your headphones on and get on-the-go guidance from a sports dietitian? If you want to learn more about Eat like an Athlete Bootcamp click here!
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This podcast from NEJM Resident 360 takes a deep dive into key topics with expert clinicians and educators. As we explore the details of pathophysiology and critique the evidence behind clinical practice, these conversations are intended to give you better understanding of the topic and greater confidence when treating your patients.
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Appetite zapped in the heat or after a workout?
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It has been so hot where I live!! Why does our appetite get suppressed or reduced while training? This is really common when we are training, especially in hot weather. What do we do about it? Do we need to worry or care about it? I talk about what is happening in your body that is making your appetite is suppressed or reduced. I give you tips on h…
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I am talking about using real food to fuel your long runs. I breakdown the pros and cons between manufactured sports products vs non-manufactured sports products. I share reasons why I sometimes choose the manufactured sports products on my long runs. I talk about the cost, convenience, taste fatigue, why it is important to have different types of …
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Is No Period No Problem? with Maddi Osburn RD
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I am talking with Maddi who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She is the owner of Flexible Nutrition, a group nutrition private practice, where she works one on one with adolescent/adult athletes of all levels to learn how to fuel their sport for optimal performance and to overcome eating disorders/disordered eating. We are talking about hypo…
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When it comes to weight loss you have three choices
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We are talking about body weight in this episode. I share the 3 choices you have when considering a weight loss journey. I go through the pros and cons and the long term consequences of each choice. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Wan…
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I am talking about body shaming. I share about some experiences I have had lately with my Instagram reels. I have a lot to say about this and how it's so unfair that women's bodies are so sexualized and objectified. It sucks. I share how I am processing this and how it's okay to feel two things at once, to be angry at your body and at society for t…
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I am talking about what it is like to run on your period and have period poops. I explain what period poops are and what you can do to help prevent it. I explain the science behind it and what is happening in your body during that time. I give you tips on what to do if you have period poops and you are going on a long run. Interested in trying Soul…
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Running in the Second Trimester: Tips & Tricks!
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I am sharing my experience during my second trimester while training for my half marathon. I talk about how I changed my training plans by listening to my body and rest when needed. I did feel more fatigue this trimester than during my first trimester. I talked about what I changed nutritionally during second trimester to support my pregnancy. I al…
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Running in the First Trimester: Tips & Tricks!
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I am sharing first trimester nutrition and how it impacts training and running. I share my experience during my first trimester. I talk about hydration, morning sickness, the importance of protein, snacking, food aversions and more! Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! If you have questions about this ep…
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Yes, you can wear "just" the sports bra if you want!!
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The weather is heating up here in the Northeast and it is time to start wearing just the sports bra on my runs. I am giving you a sneak peek on this episode of what my clients get during our Better Body Image Happy Hours. We talk about reevaluating your thoughts around your body. Its about changing your relationship with your body so it is more neu…
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Pelvic Floor Therapy is for MORE THAN just Mother Runners with Dr Victoria Clement
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I am talking with Dr. Victoria Clement, she is a physical therapist that specializes in pelvic floor, perinatal, and orthopedic/athlete rehab in the Philadelphia area. She has a special place in her heart for patients who are expecting so she went on to complete birth doula training to effectively teach others how to use their body biomechanics to …
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Running in Hot and Humid Temps: What You Need to Know
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Why does running in hot and humid weather make perceived effort feel so much harder? I am talking about hot weather and humid running. I give you tips on how to help your body acclimate when the weather starts to warm up. I dive into some hydration tips that you can implement while training in the heat and humid and share why electrolytes are so im…
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How the Pediatric Boards Are Made with Dr. Andrew Dwyer
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In this episode of Curbside Consults, Dr. Andrew Dwyer, Director of Psychometrics at the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), joins Mridula Nadamuni, former editorial fellow, to discuss the process of creating and administering pediatric board examinations. Andy Dwyer holds a PhD in educational psychology and an MS in statistics from the University …
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Let's talk about running and lifting. I talk about how lifting can help your nervous system and how it can make you a better runner. I share my current experiences with lifting heavy and what I am doing to reduce soreness from lifting. Want to learn more about Eat Like An Athlete Bootcamp? Click here! Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my code sere…
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Finding Joy in Training with Dr Victoria Sekely
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I talk with Dr. Victoria Sekely, she is dedicated to helping runners of all levels by using her skills and knowledge to assist runners who are rehabbing from an injury, interested in injury prevention, and/or looking to improve their training with custom running programs. Victoria and I are talking about how to unlearn perfectionism in running. She…
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Is it ever helpful to track your calories?
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Do you wonder if you are eating enough? You might be thinking you should start tracking your calories. In this episode, I talk about the calorie tracking equations you can find on Google, nutrition labels and how they might not be as helpful for you. There are other things to focus on in order to make sure we are eating enough, I give you some tips…
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A response to Oprah's Weight Loss Special
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I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about this special. Let's talk about the science behind the weight loss injections as well as what Oprah had to say. I am giving you my perspective as a registered dietitian. I would love to talk to you more about this episode! DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz …
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A Body Neutral Personal Trainer's Take on "Composition Body Scans" with Sam Christy, RD, ACSM
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I am bringing Sam Christy back on the pod for this episode! Sam is a registered dietitian, body-neutral personal trainer, and founder of Triple A Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to empower people to live their best lives through movement and balanced nutritional practices. We are talking about my personal trainer assessment (episode 53…
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I keep hearing people talk about empty calories. So we are going to talk about what it means and how it is helping you or not helping you. I also tell what a running dietitian thinks of empty calories. Ready for some new socks? Check out Sock Guy and use my code serena20 for 20% off your order! Want to talk more about this episode? DM me on Instagr…
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Why do you feel so dissatisfied with your body? I am talking about when I went into a gym for a free personal trainer assessments. These assessments can be the root of the reason for why women have issues with their body. I share all the juicy details of the assessment and what I told the personal trainer. If you have questions about this episode D…
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Self-care Tips for Empathic Runners with Talia Follador RD
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I am talking with Talia Follador, she is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Follador Nutrition Services LLC, where she provides virtual nutrition coaching and public speaking services. Talia loves helping her clients find creative ways to incorporate healthy eating habits that suit not only their dietary needs and preferences, but als…
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"Fake it til you make it" with Elizabeth Clor
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This week I interview Elizabeth Clor and we talk about what it means to be a runner. She has a different way of thinking about being runner that may not be the traditional way you have heard it before. She also shares her story on how she got started with running and how she went about qualifying for Boston. This is episode originally aired April 1…
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I share a little bit more of my story and how I have grown from positive reinforcement from others to not worrying about what others say about my body. I have worked on shifting my focus from my attention being on body to my body being my teammate. I share what our bodies were put on this earth to experience and why dieting takes this away from us.…
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Biofeedback & Running - What it means for you!
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How do we use biofeedback with food freedom? I talk about which feedback to look at and I give you some ideas on how to use the feedback you get and incorporate some sports nutrition to help you grow as a runner. Bring a pen and paper, this is definitely one to take notes on! Have questions about this episode DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd…
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Let's talk about why BMI doesn't indicate health. We as runners can get worried when we are told that our BMI is too high and we need to lose weight in order to consider being healthy. I share with you what BMI was created for and how it is being used improperly in today's society. This episode is a throwback from May 8, 2023.…
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Coming back from injuries in body & soul! with Danielle Metlitz
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I am talking with Danielle Metlitz, she is a runner who wants to share her story. She has overcome 2 major surgeries. She was told that she couldn't run anymore, she worked really hard and has been able to run again. Danielle shares how she got started with running and how it has become big part of her life. You can follow Danielle and her journey …
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The one for you if your doctor told you to go low carb during perimenopause
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What do you do if your doctor tells you to go on a diet? They are not trained on nutrition and should be referring to a dietitian. I had some members tell me that they were told by their doctors to try these different diets. I talk about why this is not what should be recommended for women, especially those in perimenopause. I get really heated whe…
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How Running Feels Different When You Stop Dieting with Jennifer McGurk, RD
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I am talking with Jennifer McGurk RDN, CDN, CEDS-S, she is the founder and CEO of Pursuing Private Practice. She grew her private practice into a group practice and eventually expanded into speaking, offering workshops, and supervising other professionals. She started Pursuing Private Practice to address the demand for business education and coachi…
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The New Year’s Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Ever wonder how to keep your New Year's goals? Are you always seeking others approval before you know you are doing something well? I am giving you the key to be successful in keeping your goals and tips on how to work towards the goal. Questions about this podcast? DM me @serenamarierdBy Serena Marie RD
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Global Health, GLocal Health, and the Indian Health Service with Dr. Adriann Begay
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In this episode of Curbside Consults, Dr. Adriann Begay, member of the Navajo Nation, shares her journey into medicine. Dr. Begay is Tábaahi (Edge of the Water clan) and born for Bít’ahnii (Folded Arms People clan). Her maternal grandparents are Ta’néészahnii (Badlands People clan) and paternal grandparents are Tl’aashchí’í (Red Cheek People clan).…
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Ditching the ”Earn & Burn” Mentality with Samantha Christy, RD & OTF Coach
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I talk with Samantha Christy on how movement went from being toxic for her to healing. Samantha is a registered dietitian, body-neutral personal trainer, and founder of Triple A Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to empower people to live their best lives through movement and balanced nutritional practices. Samantha shares her story with …
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Restricting harms ALL the body’s organs. Literally. with Marie-Pier RD
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I am talking with Marie-Pier RD today about hormones. Marie-Pier is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a B.Sc. in Psychology and the founder of The Balanced Practice, a team of healthcare providers specializing in eating disorder care. Marie shares her story with having eating disorder and how she was able to recover from it. We also talk about…
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Do the Work for your Kids’ Sake with Sarah Kramer
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I am talking with Sarah Kramer. Sarah is a registered nurse that transitioned into a fitness and body image content creator. Sarah shares her story about body image and disordered eating and how her daughters motivated her to stop weighing herself. She always says, “Exercise for reasons BEYOND the scale,” which means exercising for non-aesthetic re…
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You just ran your goal race- now what??? with Whitney Miller
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What do you do after your goal race is over? Start another training cycle? Or do you think I spent so much time training for this race and now I have no idea what to... Whitney and I have a conversation about what we do when goal race is over and how we have helped our clients work through this question. We give you tips on how to celebrate what yo…
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Get That Runner’s ”High” with Leah Kern RD
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This week I am talking to Leah Kern RD, she is an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping people heal their relationships with food and body. We are talking about cannabis. Leah shares her story and how cannabis has impacted her life. She talks about binging while using cannabis and reasons it can hap…
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Marine Corps Marathon Recap: Not a BQ, Still a Badass
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I recap my Marine Corps Marathon and how I am feeling after the race. I share about my training cycles, the experiences I had during the race and how I handled the gremlins and judgement that came up after my race. Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy, DM me @serenamarierdBy Serena Marie RD
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Your Brain is a Body Part too, ya know! with Sarah Strong LCSW
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I am talking with Sarah Strong LCSW, she is known by her online moniker The Trail Therapist, Sarah provides movement and trail-based therapy to athletes on Colorado’s front range and performance coaching to runners worldwide. She shares her story with how she got into running and being a therapist. We talk about mental health and how it is not as n…
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Zero Fcks Given with Amanda Katz, NASM, Run Coach
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I am talking this week with Amanda Katz, who is a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach — joining the Running Explained coaching team last year — and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. We talk about toxic fitness cultu…
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This is a question I get all the time, when I am working with someone most of the time they are undereating as an athlete. I share my experience I had with wanting to live in a smaller body and how now I changed the way I think about food. I give you different questions to ask yourself instead of "what if I gain weight?" It will help you change the…
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As runners we are usually type A and love to be in control. I am diving in today on being able to release control around food. I share my experiences with releasing control and what it taught me. I also explain what happens when you control your food and how it will impact your body. Want to know more about Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM me @seren…
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Performance Mocktail & Drinking You Calories *GASP*
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Have you heard of these phrases, "don't drink your calories" or "that drink has empty calories." I break down how I used to follow this rule and now how I have used drinking my calories to benefit me during my marathon training. I share my favorite performance mocktail and tell you why I have added each thing in and how it helps your performance. H…
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Setting Non-PR Goals with Coach Amanda Brooks
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This is a replay from March 8, 2023, there was so much good information in this episode that I wanted to share it again. If you are getting ready for a race this fall this episode is for you. I talk with Amanda Brooks, coach & author of Run to the Finish, is on the pod talking allll about the importance of honoring the different seasons of running …
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I am back from Greece and I am running a marathon in 2ish months! I share all my feelings around this and how I am in my healed runner girl era where I am trying to do speed work without getting triggered. I have set a goal for the Marine Corps Marathon and I share with you what it is and how I hope to achieve it.…
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We are going to go over the foundations of sports nutrition today. I am sharing why you should not skimp or save up your calories as an athlete. I go over blood sugar balance, cravings and performance. I give you tips on how each of these are important for you as a runner. Interested in Eat like an Athlete Bootcamp? DM me @serenamarierd…
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What is Intuitive Movement with Sara Hayes
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This is a replay from April 4, 2023, there was so much good information in this episode that I wanted to share it again. If you are getting ready for a race this fall this episode is for you. I am talking with Sara Hayes from Mindful Miles. Sara shares her story with how she got started with running and intuitive movement. We talk about what intuit…
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I am sharing with you my prework out snack and how in the past I had a complicated relationship with this food, but now it is helping me fuel for my long runs and sprint workouts. I share how I have overcome this food rule I used to have about not eating carbohydrates before runs. Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM @serenamarierd for mor…
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Should runners REALLY be eating seed oils?!
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We are going to be talking about seed oils and dietary fat in your runner's body in general. We are really going to dive into food science today. I am not going to tell you that certain foods are good or bad. We cannot have black and white thinking when it comes to foods. I also talk about how mental health is directly linked to our physical health…
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Have you ever thought about these questions, "When it comes to running and racing, is there a certain weight that I will perform better? How do I figure out what that is?" I will answer these questions on the podcast from the framework of food freedom and learning how to treat our body with respect and healthy bodies come in different shapes and si…
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I share a recent experience I had with a bad run and reflecting on why it was a bad run. I share the feedback I took from that run and how I am using that to make adjustments for my next long run. I also talk about mental grit and how we can use it to get through our bad runs. I give you tips on how to adjust your mindset and mental grit. Intereste…
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Perimenopause and Running with Kate Stone
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I chat with Kate Stone who is a non diet health and life coach who helps women in perimenopause build confidence around food and feel good in your body so that they can feel amazing without the diet culture BS. We talk about all the questions I get from clients about perimenopause and how it affects running. She defines menopause and perimenopause …
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Knowing HOW to fuel isn’t enough with Coach Kayley
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I am talking with Coach Kayley today about her journey with running and her experience in Food Freedom Fit Fam (now Food Freedom Runner Academy). She also shares her story with how she used to struggle with fueling like an athlete and how she worked on her body image and mindset. You can follow Coach Kayley on Instagram @runswithkay. You can also e…
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