Train for the runner you want to be, not the injury you fear
About this episode
We explore how to start running well, recover from injury without fear, and build habits that last. Coach Charissa shares mindset shifts, practical tools, and small nutrition changes that stack into long-term progress.
• reframing injury from avoidance to performance focus
• building confidence during setbacks and embracing rest
• when to see a physio vs a massage therapist
• gait analysis, shoe fit, and bodyweight strength basics
• beginner structure with Couch to 5K and consistency
• fuelling well, watching liquid calories, and 80/20 whole food rule
• forming habits by week six with non‑negotiables
• sustainable training split and recovery as strategy
• swapping dopamine from food to movement
• seasonal and local eating for energy and health
• aiming for longevity and reverse‑engineering today’s choices
Find Charissa on Instagram: @charissahalonen. “If you send me a DM, I’m the person that you’re talking to.”
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