How To Start Running with Purpose | 400 Pounds to Ironman
Are you struggling to start running or staying consistent with your training? Has life thrown you a couple of curve balls? Have you had moments where you thought to yourself, “I can’t change…” or “this is too hard for me…”.
You’re not alone in feeling challenged by whatever you’re facing or have faced in the past. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with running coach and personal trainer Scott Richardson, who shares his life changing story.
Scott takes the time to share many personal trials and tribulations. He discusses how he overcame alcoholism and drug addiction, divorce, obesity and how he kicked cancer to the curb.
Scott also shares how he got into running, how his journey took him to becoming a 2x ironman and how he found his purpose in life which led to a transformation and the change he needed to live a healthier life.
Click the video below to watch the LIVE video within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group
Within this episode, Scott shares some wisdom on how to stay motivated and successful, while accepting the challenges that life may throw at you. I am sure you will gain a tip or two and the motivation you need to keep moving forward, especially during the continued challenge of COVID.
You can check out more of Scott’s story here.
Connect with Coach Scott Richardson at New Freedom Fitness:
Email: icemanbn@comcast.net
Facebook: @newfreedomfitness
Instagram: @icemanbn1
I hope that this week’s podcast inspires you and helps you to stay optimistic in the face of adversities!
You can also listen to the in depth explanations of these tips on the Healthy Runner Podcast…available wherever you get your podcasts!
Here is what other runners are saying about the podcast
Thank you (running friends) for taking the time to read and I hope you enjoy the podcast episode!
Warmest regards,
– Duane
Duane Scotti, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
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