Send us a textMerili Freear shares her transformation from someone who hated physical education at school to becoming an ultramarathon runner, coach, and author who completed two 40-mile ultras and wrote a book about her journey.• Started running during the first COVID lockdown in April 2020 to escape feeling trapped at home with her young son• Completed her first marathon just five months after beginning running• Learned to overcome injuries by combining physical rehabilitation with mental resilience techniques• Discovered that running success depends more on mental strength than physical ability• Obtained running coach qualifications to better understand proper technique and help others• Used running as a way to improve mental health rather than for weight loss or external validation• Published "Just Run: My Love for Running and How the Impossible Becomes Possible" to share her experiences• Believes celebrating small wins is more important than comparing yourself to othersDon't get overwhelmed with advice - focus on enjoying your runs and improving one aspect at a time. It doesn't matter how slow or fast you go, you own that run.Merili Freear Book - Just Run Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message".  You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered.  If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod