Transforming Life and Mindset through Running: Lori's Journey with Lori Duesing

In episode 346 of The Real Life Runners Podcast, host Angie speaks to Lori Duesing, a member of the Real Life Runners Academy, about her inspiring journey from non-athletic kid to runner, featuring her struggle with weight, depression, and self-doubt. Lori shares her experiences of learning to slow down, listen to her body, and develop herself as a runner - all key components of the trainings she's undergone through the academy. Today, despite her initial apprehensions, Lori is a successful athlete and has managed her mental health successfully, too. Having benefited so much from coaching, she is now on the path to becoming a coach herself, aiming to assist other women in body positivity and healthy aging.01:05 Lori's Early Life and Introduction to Running02:27 Lori's Initial Running Journey and Challenges04:56 Lori's Transition from Fitness to Running06:24 Lori's Struggles with Self-Perception and Running07:07 Lori's Return to Running and Joining a Running Group13:07 Lori's Journey with Real Life Runners Academy17:19 Lori's Transformation and Advice to Other RunnersConnect with Lori!www.GetUpGirlsLife.com (launching in March)FB community: Get Up Girls LifeGet Up Girls came from Get Up Off the Couch and lets make some changes to our life so we can live an active life by eating healthy wholesome food and getting movement and self-care into our daily habits.  Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.