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    Join Coach Ben Parker and Coach Anya Culling every Friday as they deep-dive into running with Olympians, world-class coaches, and inspiring runners - from Romesh Ranganathan to Alex Yee and Lucy Charles-Barclay. Expect captivating stories, hilarious mishaps, and actionable coaching tips (incl. weekly tips from Olympian Steph Davis) on training, injury prevention, mindset, recovery, and performance. Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon PB, we’ll fuel your next run. New episodes every Friday.

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    Steph Elswood: Running for Mental Clarity and Choosing an Alcohol-Free Life

    Steph Elswood: Running for Mental Clarity and Choosing an Alcohol-Free Life

    February 7, 2025
    47m

    This week on the Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Steph Elswood—former professional dancer and soon-to-be mom. During a challenging period navigating an eating disorder, Steph turned to social media as an outlet for accountability and healing. What started as a personal journey has grown into a vibrant, safe space for healthy living, positivity, and joy. Steph now uses her platform to inspire others, sharing her experiences of living alcohol-free, embracing running for pure joy, and cultivating balance in life.


    We talked about:

    💃 Life in the Spotlight: From starting as a professional dancer at 14 to battling the toxic pressures of the industry and using her experience to inspire others.

    🌱 Navigating an Eating Disorder: How Steph used her platform to hold herself accountable, rebuild her relationship with food, and advocate for healthier conversations around body image.

    🏃‍♀️ Running for Joy: How running became Steph’s outlet for mental well-being, from her first marathon for Alzheimer’s to celebrating movement without pressure.

    🍹 Life Without Alcohol: Her journey of sober curiosity, the unexpected benefits of going alcohol-free, and embracing a healthier lifestyle.


    Steph’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-love, balance, and finding joy in movement.


    We’d love to hear your thoughts and your running stories—send them to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or connect with us on Instagram. 📩📱


    Don’t forget to use code ‘PODCAST25’ for 2 weeks free on Runna! 🏃‍♀️✨



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