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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 22 MIN

Why I Quit Running (And Finally Got Strong)

from Inspire Fitness · host Casey

I ran the Chicago Marathon. Half marathons. Races every summer for years. And despite all of it, I never loved how I looked, never felt powerful in my body, and definitely never felt confident.In this episode, I'm sharing the real story behind the shift - from cardio-obsessed runner to strength-focused lifter - and why lifting has changed not just my body, but my entire relationship with myself.If you're a woman over 45 who's been doing "all the right things" and still not feeling the way you want to feel, this one is for you.You'll hear:Why miles on the pavement didn't give me what I actually wantedThe mindset shift that changed everything at 45Why I stopped training to be smaller - and started training to be strongerHow you can make the same shift, starting with just 20 minutes and a pair of dumbbellsReady to feel strong? The 14-Day Strength Reset - 6 workouts, 20 minutes, dumbbells only, built for women 45+ - is open now. Registration is just  $37 ends Enrollment closes March 16 at midnight.🔗 Join us for the 14 Day Reset - details here: https://inspirehw.com/14-day-strength-resetJoin us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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I ran the Chicago Marathon. Half marathons. Races every summer for years. And despite all of it, I never loved how I looked, never felt powerful in my body, and definitely never felt confident. In this episode, I'm sharing the real story behind the shift - from cardio-obsessed runner to strength-focused lifter - and why lifting has changed not just my body, but my entire relationship with myself. If you're a woman over 45 who's been doing "all the right things" and still not feeling the way y...

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