Moms Who Inspire Us
Each episode I chat with a mom that has overcome or accomplished something big or small during motherhood. My goal is to provide you with a small dose of inspiration & encouragement.
Moms Who Inspire Us
7) From Debilitating IBS to Completing 20 Half Marathons, How Running Changed One Mom's Life
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Sara Smith
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Season 1
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Episode 7
In this episode I chat with Christy McDougal about how running changed her life. We discussed:
- Why it's important to remember why you started your journey
- How she struggled in her 20s and 30s with debilitating IBS
- Described how a doctor's visit made her realize she needed to change her diet and exercise
- Honestly shared about how hard it was when she first started running
- How running, pushing herself and accomplishing her goals felt amazing and she gained not only physical benefits but mental health benefits as well
- Realized 3 months in to running the debilitating IBS was not a part of her life anymore
- How running evolved into something fun with signing up for races, meeting people and joining a running group
- Growth her community had during the pandemic and friendships got even stronger
- How running and her community have helped her through a really hard time this past year
- Gained another identity with running that was important to have in addition to mom after her kids grew up and moved out
- How running gave her the confidence to start her etsy shop
Be sure to follow Christy on Instagram at @withallmysole
Shop her beautiful bracelets on Etsy at WithAllMySole