Send us a text We welcome back author and ultra-runner Merili Freear who shares her journey from completing a 100-mile race to discovering poetry as a healing practice, along with advice for both new runners and those recovering from injury. • Merili discusses the unexpected mental challenges she faced after completing her first 100-mile ultramarathon • How developing a gratitude practice led her to writing poetry as a form of healing • Her poetry collection "Whispers and Footsteps" explores her journey through doubt and self-discovery • Advice for new runners: "Start small and don't worry about how it looks - just run for fun first" • Tips for runners recovering from injury, including cross-training outdoors and writing yourself a sympathy card • Future ambitions include potentially running a 230-mile national trail across Estonia • Recommendation for injured runners: "Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sport Injuries" by Carrie Jackson and Cindy Kuzma 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
