In this episode of the DC Podcast, Dee Cronin is joined by Claire Dunn, running coach, personal trainer, and nutritionist who works primarily with endurance runners. Claire shares her experience of going from finding running difficult to competing in ultra-marathons, and how consistency, realistic expectations, and good coaching shaped that progression.

They discuss the realities of starting running, common misconceptions, and how social media often distorts what running looks like by focusing on highlight reels rather than the early stages, setbacks, and unglamorous work. Claire offers practical insight into what actually matters when beginning or returning to running, including appropriate training, fuelling, and reframing progress beyond pace or distance.

This episode is an honest conversation about running for real people, building confidence over time, and separating what’s useful from what’s just noise.

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In this conversation Dee & Maria delve into personal experiences, comforts outside of food, creatine, preworkout and emotional eating. They also make a not so fun announcement that'll you'll definitely want to hear. 👀

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Chapters

00:00 Farewell and Reflections

01:27 Understanding Creatine: Benefits and Usage

07:42 Pre-Workout Essentials: What to Look For

11:03 Sciatica: Understanding and Seeking Help

13:06 Post-Workout Hunger: Why It Happens

21:01 Finding Your Ideal Workout Time

24:22 Comfort Beyond Food: Exploring Alternatives

33:25 The Comfort of Home and Fire

37:39 Morning Routines and Coffee Culture

41:43 Advocating Healthy Relationships with Food

52:36 Reflections on Change and Farewell

In this conversation, Dee and Maria discuss various topics including electrolyte supplementation, the impact of carbohydrate intake on PCOS, and the frequency of gym sessions. They emphasize the importance of individual circumstances and needs when making dietary and exercise choices. As well as discussing the importance of realistic expectations and individual circumstances when it comes to exercise frequency and progress. They emphasize that one session per week is better than none and that progress can still be made with consistent training. They also caution against overtraining and the negative impact it can have on recovery and overall health. The conversation then shifts to body image and the acceptance of different body types. They stress that genetics play a role in body composition and that it's important to focus on overall health rather than striving for a specific body shape. Finally, they briefly discuss recommendations for sports bras for larger bodies, highlighting the importance of finding a comfortable fit and considering individual preferences.

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