"I Was a Runner the Moment I Started Running" | Why Running Is for Everybody With Tatiana Forbes

Tatiana Forbes started running postpartum in 2023, unable to run for more than 30 seconds. She joined us on The Runna Podcast after crossing the finish line of the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon.Anya Culling and Kayla Jeter sit down with runner, content creator, and founder of the Best for Last Run Club. The self-proclaimed 'slow runner' shares the struggle of being left behind at a run club, and not seeing herself in the runners around her.Tatiana will help you answer the question most beginner runners quietly ask themselves: am I actually a runner? Tatiana's answer - and her journey to get there - is worth hearing. In this episode:🏃‍♀️ Postpartum running: starting from zero, 30 seconds at a time 🚶‍♀️ Run/walk strategy: why it works from mile one - not just when you're struggling 💬 Left behind: the run club moment that built Best for Last 🧠 Watchless racing: ditching GPS at the NYC Half - and what happened 🪞 Runner identity: pace, body confidence & belonging in the sport 🏁 Race inclusivity: what races need to do to actually serve slower runnersWhether you're just starting out, returning after a break, or have always wondered if running is really for someone like you - this one's for you.🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.