Hey runner, I'm Marie, @drwhittfit. Never feel like all your hard work was all for nothing ever again. I coach strength training for runners, helping YOU identify your weaknesses and fix them with strength exercises designed for runners to help you build the exact strength you need to run your best, strongest, fastest, most injury-resilient race yet. Subscribe and come join the Running Fit Fam!
yeah, I run, but I don't think you're ready for that conversation
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I saw this piece of content on Instagram today: "When I meet someone new: Them: 'I hear you're into running!' Me: 'Yea, but I don't think you're fully prepared for this conversation.'" ...and I straight up SNORTED. I loved it. Because running is a big deal for us! And it shows, especially if someone is willing to open that door and start the conversation. Which reminded me... I haven't asked YOU recently. How's your running going?Were there race specific goals you wanted to accomplish in 2025? Or new training blocks you want to try? Have you gotten started on chasing down those dream PRs? Because unless you have a tight knit running group or a running bestie, it can be hard to go after those running goals by yourself. That's what makes the running community, and THIS community, the Running Fit Fam, unique. You are supported. And I want you to know: you're still a runner if... you have to rebuild. If you have to take walk breaks. If you've never ran a marathon. If you don't race regularly. If you run without a watch. Or you're super serious and analyze every piece of data. If you're devoted to Strava or don't even a profile. If you run most of your runs on a treadmill or a track... What matters here is that you lace up your shoes. You head out the door. And you show up for yourself.If you have giant running goals like getting a BQ, running all 7 majors, getting super speedy,...fantastic! If you love running local desert trails because it brings you the most surreal peace and tranquility that helps you face the day...amazing. With so much nonsense floating around the internet, division in local communities, and a general feeling of "uugghhh", maybe we need to have more conversations about running? Maybe now is a great time to share your joy for our sport.To invite someone to come along. To make extra time to go that extra mile with a friend. To give yourself the gift of getting clear on your race goals and planning how to make them happen. Because why wouldn't we share something with our friends, family (....the world?) that brings us such happiness, grounding, resolution, peace... what makes us better humans?You've probably guessed by now: no blog post this week. Just this hopefully motivational, questionably inspirational ;), pep talk delivered right to your inbox. Because getting to hang out with you all and having this conversation about running: that brings me just as much joy as a strong, smooth run. Thanks for being here, running fit fam. And truly-email me back and tell me how running is going if you need a pick me up or you're super proud of something, no matter how big or small. Dare to Train Differently, Marie Whitt, PT, DPT //@dr.whitt.fit P.S. Be on the look out because something to help you crush your Fall races and Marathons is right around the corner ;) Looking for MORE ways to work together?
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Dr. Marie Whitt / Strength Coach and Physical Therapist for Runners
Hey runner, I'm Marie, @drwhittfit. Never feel like all your hard work was all for nothing ever again. I coach strength training for runners, helping YOU identify your weaknesses and fix them with strength exercises designed for runners to help you build the exact strength you need to run your best, strongest, fastest, most injury-resilient race yet. Subscribe and come join the Running Fit Fam!
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