Send us a text Merili Freear shares her transformation from someone who hated physical education at school to becoming an ultramarathon runner, coach, and author who completed two 40-mile ultras and wrote a book about her journey. • Started running during the first COVID lockdown in April 2020 to escape feeling trapped at home with her young son • Completed her first marathon just five months after beginning running • Learned to overcome injuries by combining physical rehabilitation with mental resilience techniques • Discovered that running success depends more on mental strength than physical ability • Obtained running coach qualifications to better understand proper technique and help others • Used running as a way to improve mental health rather than for weight loss or external validation • Published "Just Run: My Love for Running and How the Impossible Becomes Possible" to share her experiences • Believes celebrating small wins is more important than comparing yourself to others Don't get overwhelmed with advice - focus on enjoying your runs and improving one aspect at a time. It doesn't matter how slow or fast you go, you own that run. Merili Freear Book - Just Run Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast. Instagram My Favourite Band Support the show Brian's Run Pod
