Have you ever tried to become a runner? How many times have you started and stopped and started again only to find that it doesn't stick? The answer for me is countless.
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In this episode, Pediatrician and Certified Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk and I tackle the question, So, You Want to Become a Runner? For those out there who would like to try running, maybe for the 2nd or 50th time, and make it stick, we have got you covered with answers to all your questions including:
-Is it possible to enjoy running?
-Can anyone be a runner?
-How do you shift to the mindset of a runner?
-What is the run-walk method?
-Is running hard on your body?
-Is running the preferred method of cardio?
-What about my injuries?
-What are the benefits of running?
-How does running change your body?
-How do I get started on the road to becoming a runner?
-How far in advance should I sign up for a race?
-What is plateauing?
-What about footwear?
-What is the best type of surface to run on?
-How mindful do you need to be when running?
-What about working out with a partner who is a different skill level?
-Any tips or tricks in terms of form?
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Dr. Michelle Quirk is a Board-Certified Pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She completed her medical training at Penn State College of Medicine and completed her residency in Pediatrics at Georgetown University Hospital. She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. For anyone thinking that running is too hard or that they can’t be runners, she is ready to help you fall in love with running! It comes as no surprise that she loves running races - especially RunDisney races, and traveling and hiking with her husband.
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For more information from Dr. Quirk, you can find her at:
www.mindful-marathon.com
IG: @mindful.marathon
FB: @mindfulmarathon
YouTube: @mindfulmarathon
In person coaching in the Philadelphia area is available!
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Thanks so much for listening!
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www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com
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All my love & gratitude to:
my guests: Dr. Michelle Quirk,
my inspiration: my patients,
my idea guy: Edward,
my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,
my tech & equipment guy: Pop,
my angel: Susie,
my music & sound guy: Mike VM,
my mascots: Jules & Penny Sue,
my creative director & cheerleader: Emily,
my love, Michael.
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