From Lockdown to Ultramarathon Merili Freear's story
Merili 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 others
Don'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 RunPlus, we have a new feature on the podcast you can now send me a message. Yep you heard it right- 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.
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Welcome to Brian's Run Pod, the podcast where we lace up our running shoes and explore the exhilarating world of running. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, a casual jogger, or just thinking about taking your first stride, this podcast is your ultimate companion on your running journey.
Join us as we dive deep into the sport of running, covering everything from training tips and race strategies to personal stories and inspiring interviews with runners from all walks of life. Whether you're looking to improve your race times, stay motivated, or simply enjoy the therapeutic rhythm of running, Brian's Run Pod has something for every runner.
- No. of episodes: 132
- Latest episode: 2025-05-17
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