We all know the obvious physical benefits when it comes to running, but what about the mental health benefits? Please tune and listen to Dr. Gina Meyer as she goes through the many reasons why women should start their own journey in running. Most of us (if not all of us) understand that every woman finds strength from their hearts and it empowers them in everything that they do, so why should running be different?
Episode Highlights:
- The Mental Health Benefits of running
- Understand how ARC empowers thousands of women with their running journey
- Breaking the barriers that prevent people from starting to running
- Going through life armed with the power of a running journey
- Tapping into the peace and joy that running can provide
Guest Bio:
Dr. Gina Meyer joins me today. She is passionate about empowering women through health and wellness. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and has been a leader in the field of outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine since 2003. She founded Best life physical therapy. Meyer has a true passion for helping her patients beat their pain so they can get back to doing the things they love. This pursuit led to her role as founder and host of the Rise Resolute podcast, a podcast designed to connect women through female athletes stories of grit and perseverance. Dr. Meyer believes that being active is a privilege that enhances our lives in so many ways. Gina founded ARC (Active Resolute Connect) based on her passion for empowering women by improving their mental, physical health and overall being through running.Everyone has a runner within.Through her program she uplifts women, and presents the sport to people who may not otherwise have access, or may not otherwise feel that they are able to run together. Her hope is that through ARC and other programs, that we create a future in which all women can be warmly embraced in the running community and enjoy the amazing benefits running offers. GINA is also a wife, mother of four children, again an avid runner, hiker and golfer. She loves adventure, new experiences, the ocean and the coffee bean. She believes that being active is a privilege. And that when we are active, we can rise up and be our best selves and find joy in life.
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