Fans of writing and running—or folks looking to forge their runner identity—will love this episode about keeping a running/movement journal. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, guest Lauren Fleshman, former pro runner, entrepreneur, and co-creator of the Believe Training Journal, shares:

-the multi-faceted power of journaling;
-advice for how to start keeping a running journal;
-the power of looking back at past journal entries;
-how messiness can serve a purpose; and,

-how journal-writing can foster + strengthen your running identity.

Before Lauren joins the conversation around 08:24, the hosts share anecdotal advice on how to enjoy weight training—even a Turkish get-up! (And listen to the very end for bonus content: curly haircare advice from Lauren!)

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