Episode 107- Vanessa Alford- ‘Fit not Healthy.’

Today, I was very fortunate to chat to Vanessa Alford. I found Vanessa Alford’s book ‘Fit not healthy’ in the Frankston library about 1 month ago and was intrigued by the title. So, I borrowed the book and read her story. It’s such an important story for any goal orientated, super focused, passionate runner to hear. In the book, Vanessa bravely details her journey with exercise addiction and disordered eating. Vanessa is a former elite marathoner, an experienced physiotherapist, a pilates instructor, public speaker, has a background in nutrition, has extensive experience working in the health and wellness industry, and is the mother of three kids. Today, Vanessa talks about the difference between harmonious and obsessive passion, she shares what she thinks lead to her exercise addiction, she talks about how running became her everything, how selfish she became, she speaks of the denial, been controlled by that ‘little voice’ in her head, the turning point and advice to other runners based on her own experiences. Please, share this podcast to whoever you feel will benefit, it’s a powerful chat! If you want to reach out to Vanessa Alford for advice/help or to purchase her book she kindly stated her email in the podcast; ness130@hotmail.com Thanks once again @alfordvanessa for sharing your story today! You can catch this episode and more through this link or in our bio. 🔗 https://blink.by/runculture/  All things Run Culture and more can be found on the following links:  If you feel the podcast adds value to your runs, commute or through what ever means you listen you can now support the podcast for a small donation off $5/month. This donation not only keeps the podcasts and its host running, but will also provide listeners early access to all the latest and greatest interviews BEFORE the general public!! Sign up on Patreon now: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=11035307&fbclid=IwAR0ULgHkhlqmOJYU4cc5BSlTkfrmg0SIWM0wqKTyVYUNGUfscb7MX_R7KP0  For all your physiotherapy needs… Book in now with host and experienced physiotherapist, Dane Verwey: https://auappts.gensolve.com/run In addition to 1 on 1 Physiotherapy Consultation,  Dane also provides a weekly online strength/conditioning program. With sessions focused on strength, activation and mobility it is great for runners, elite athletes and the general punter alike. Sign up now ($20/month): https://run-therapy.teachable.com  Run Culture Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGeePSmXrnyU4k6EX4wNv?si=i6FT7VvWQn-pr9TMcNbfZQ  Run Culture Podcast on Apple/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/run-culture-podcast/id1478354435  Follow Run Culture on Instagram: @run.culture https://www.instagram.com/run.culture/  Like Run Culture on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsverwey/  All Run Culture Owl athletes can be found on the teams Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/rc-owls