Embrace the Power of Mindfulness in Your Running Journey with Holly Zajur

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#114 - Are negative thoughts holding you back from reaching your goals or maybe you've lost your love for running? Holly Zajur, host of How the Wise One Grows podcast, shares her story of evolution—from seeing running as a punishing chore to embracing its liberating qualities. We discuss the importance of cultivating a sustainable relationship with running to avoid injury and burnout.

We also discuss the crucial role of a supportive community and how it feeds into the transformation of our relationship with running, shifting focus from appearance to strength and presence. Join us as we share insights on promoting wellness, embracing joy in running, and celebrating the small wins that add up to a lifetime of healthy strides.

Topics Covered:

• Running is so much more than losing weight
• Learn about what is mindfulness and how it can help
• Discover the 3 steps of cultivating mindfulness in running

Today’s Guest

Holly Zajur

Holly Zajur is a lifelong learner of yoga and mindfulness, which are at the foundation of all that she does. She is a firm believer that these practices can have a transformative effect on mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. As a podcast host, wellness educator, writer, and entrepreneur Holly's work is centered around empowering others with tools to live their most authentic lives.
As the host of the How the Wise One Grows podcast, Holly provides a platform for people to reconnect to their inner wisdom, one another, and the natural world.

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• Instagram - @hollyzajur
• Website - www.connect-wellness.com
• Website - www.howthewiseonegrows.com

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Chapters

1. Cultivating a Sustainable Relationship With Running (00:00:00)

2. Mindfulness and Running (00:11:29)

3. Acceptance and Adaptation in Goal Setting (00:25:37)

4. Self-Compassion and Sustainable Running Goals (00:29:15)

5. Promoting Wellness and Mindfulness Conversations (00:34:06)