Episode 244 - Running Beyond Limits: A Chat with Luke Pryor

In this episode, they have a lively chat with Luke Pryor, clinical psychologist and a dedicated runner who shares his fascinating journey with running. Luke started running to overcome personal challenges, particularly as a form of escape from his past struggles with alcohol. Now, running has become an integral part of his life, acting as a therapeutic outlet and a way to challenge himself, even making it a daily habit by running at least two kilometers every day for over a year. Luke shares his insights on why running is not just a physical sport, but also a mental game where consistency, self-discipline, and resilience play crucial parts. He highlights how running helps him stay focused, disciplined, and gives him a sense of achievement. He also discusses the growth of ultra-distance running and how it has become a means for people to seek challenges and step out of their comfort zones. Moreover, Luke encourages listeners to try running, to go beyond their boundaries, and to see for themselves the transformative effects it can bring. Regardless of whether you're a novice or an experienced runner, Luke's inspiring story and insights on running are sure to motivate, inspire, and allow you to see running in a new light. Lukes IG handle so you can follow along - @littlemadrunner Running tips from Luke - 1. Always have your running gear with you, regardless of where you are headed. This will allow you to seize any opportunity to fit in a run when you get a chance. 2. Connect with your bigger motivations, especially if you're training for a big race. Draw up a handwritten calendar and mark the days to stay motivated and on track. 3. Don't complicate running. Keep it simple. You don't need the latest gear or the best running vest. 4. Don't let the lack of fancy running gear be a barrier for you to go for a run. If even a 30-second run is what you can manage, then do it and call yourself a runner. **A couple of BIG favours: 1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :) 2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) )  Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more!  Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (FitMIND FitBODY) or send me an email - Michelle @ FitMINDFitBODY .co  Don't miss an episode of the FitMind FitBODY Podcast. Sign up to our email list and get notified when new episodes are released. https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/