Christine Huffman - "I don't need to be the fastest. I don't need to be the best. I just need to keep showing up and not compare myself to other people."

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!Christine Huffman shares her journey of overcoming addiction, achieving sobriety, and embarking on a fitness journey. She started by walking on a treadmill and gradually progressed to running, eventually setting goals and dropping from 200 to 115 pounds. Christine also talks about her entry into obstacle courses, particularly Spartan races, where she found a love for being judged on her athletic ability rather than her body image. She emphasizes the importance of not comparing oneself to others and instead focusing on personal progress. Christine shares lessons she has learned from running, including the need for discomfort, pushing limits, and appreciating the simple joy of movement. She recalls her favorite race, a 5K organized by Homeboy Industries, an organization that employs and supports formerly incarcerated individuals. The experience of running with fellow recovering individuals brought her a deep sense of gratitude and transformed her perspective on life. Christine advises being kind to oneself, avoiding comparison, and channeling jealousy into praising others. She suggests starting with the mindset of having fun and not having expectations for the first race. Christine has a goal of being the best version of herself at 42 and preparing for retirement by staying active. Christine emphasizes the importance of spiritual training, serving God, showing up for life, and being present. Christine shares her involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous and the joy she finds in working with women in recovery. She concludes by encouraging trust in the process and enjoying the journey.Christine HuffmanRaces MentionedSpartan Race in Castaic CaliforniaHomeboy Industries 5k in Los AngelosSpartan Beast in Big Bear CaliforniaUltramarathon in Tahoe Nevada Ultramarathon in Lebec CaliforniaShout OutsFather Gregory BoyleChrissy SchneiderKristen RatherSarah Nell LemanAnchored MovementAlcoholics AnonymousSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, app development, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye GuyAndrew WilliamsKellie LandrumDownload our new app on Apple or Android!!!