The Running Channel Podcast From 20 Stone To Running A Half Marathon..."I Feel Like Me Again" | Dr Alex George
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Aug 21, 2024 
Dr. Alex George, an A&E doctor and passionate runner, shares his transformative journey of training for a half marathon after overcoming personal challenges. He explores the therapeutic benefits of running for mental health, discussing his own struggles with ADHD and loss. The conversation offers valuable training tips and highlights the importance of routine in maintaining fitness. Listeners will appreciate Alex's insights on the communal joy of running, enriched by memorable experiences in stunning locations like Dublin and Yosemite.
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Turning Point In A Hairdresser's Chair
- Alex describes hitting 20 stone and realising he'd lost himself when looking in a hairdresser mirror.
- He started walking with his dog Rolo and that dominoed into weight loss and discovering running.
From Treadmill Anxiety To Outdoor Runs
- Alex recounts beginning running after walking and gym classes, initially feeling self-conscious on treadmills.
- Over time he built confidence and ran outdoors for the first time a year ago.
Knowledge Doesn't Guarantee Healthy Habits
- Knowing what's healthy doesn't mean you practice it because life complexity gets in the way.
- Alex prioritised work over health, then reversed that order once he realised health underpins everything else.