How I Started My Running Journey and Frequently Asked Questions for Those Who Wish to Start Running

by | Nov 4, 2020 | Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of Running is Cheaper than Therapy!

I’m your host  Dr. Ouida Brown, an orthopedic surgeon, a runner, a triathlete, and a sports enthusiast ! And I hope you join me on this journey!

In this episode, I’m going to share my story and how running, helped me ease my stress and gave me this unique feeling of euphoria that can only be felt after a good run. You’ll also learn the wonderful benefits of running and how running helped me cope and get back to my happy go lucky self,  after losing my mother from breast cancer.

I will also answer questions related to running for people who are starting on their running journey, so you can successfully reach your finish line!

Highlights from this Episode:

  • How I started my running journey
  • The wonderful benefits of running
  • How I got through my depression
  • The association of running with knee osteoarthritis 
  • How to start running
  • Building stamina for longer races
  • Training to prevent an injury

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