Episode 170: Regina Lopez on Believing in Yourself, Defying the Odds, and Paving Your Own Path

Regina Lopez joins us, a pro runner for Salomon and Spring Energy, an Olympic Trials Qualifier, and also an advocate for embracing your strength, believing in yourself, and having the confidence to go for your dreams. Questions we ask Regina include: How did you get your start in running? Growing up, was sport / athletics something that was a natural part of your family/upbringing and/or community/culture? You have a twin sister, who is also a competitive athlete/runner. What is it like having such a close sibling involved in a similar sport? Was there a sense of collaboration and/or competiton growing up? What inspired you to pursue a career in behavioral health, and also in coaching others? You've spoken openly about body positivity, strength training and the role it plays in your running. Have you always had positive body image and/or outlook when it comes to embracing your strength as a runner? You had a stellar kickoff to trails/spartans, winning the 2019 Spartan Trail Championships!! What was the transition like from road (Olympic Trials Qualifier) to more trail races? Will there be more trails in your future? Anything unique that you do for mindset, recovery, and/or beyond running itself that distinguishes your training? What advice would you give to your younger self? What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? Connect with Regina: Instagram: @getfitwithreginalopez Join the Strava Salomon Running Challenge with Regina! https://www.strava.com/challenges/2423?hl=en-GB