S1 EP 12 | Falling in love with exercise
In this episode, Claire is joined by Mary Jennings, Forget The Gym on exercising outside, building a community and learning to take time off.
Over the last 15 years Mary has helped thousands of people enjoy running in a supportive community environment. With classes, workshops, retreats and her new membership, she helps runners get started, avoid injury and fall in love with getting outdoors and moving.
In this episode of season 1, Claire is joined by Mary Jennings, founder of ForgetTheGym.ie, columnist for Irish Times columnist, Get running with The Irish Times and the author of Get Running.
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In this episode we discuss
How Forget The Gym came about
Mary's discovery of running
How labels are children impact on beliefs
The evolution of running and exercise since Mary started
Having children changed her priorities
Her business evolved with Mary, her life and passions
The importance of community and the role that plays in Forget the gym
The plans for Forget the Gym
Boundaries as a business owner
The reality of running a business
Marys recent holiday to Mexico
What Mary does to look after her own wellbeing
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This podcast is hosted by functional nutritionist and life coach Claire O’Brien. Claire is the founder of Honest and Goodness Nutrition.
Good Honest Talk is a space to dive into the nitty gritty of wellbeing with compassion and understanding. This is a podcast for people in search of health and harmony.
Featuring real unfiltered conversations about what it means to take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally and physically.
No judgements, no unrealistic exceptions, just good honest talk!
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Links & Resources:
Find Mary at:
Website: forgetthegym.ie
Instagram: @forgetthegym
Check out Mary’s book Get Running
Find Claire at:
Instagram: @ honest_goodness_nutrition
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