Dear Runner Bod is a podcast hosted by anti-diet running dietitian & body image coach, Serena Marie RD. Dear Runner Bod’s mission is to empower females to embrace their body as a runner’s body no matter their level of fitness, shape or size. I am hoping to interview experts in the running community who can provide advice on how to cultivate health, fitness, resiliency and self-compassion as a female runner.
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Dear Runner Bod is a podcast hosted by anti-diet running dietitian & body image coach, Serena Marie RD. Dear Runner Bod’s mission is to empower females to embrace their body as a runner’s body no matter their level of fitness, shape or size. I am hoping to interview experts in the running community who can provide advice on how to cultivate health, fitness, resiliency and self-compassion as a female runner.
"Rest Like a Runner: The Science of Why Time Off Makes You Faster"
Dear Runner Bod,
37 minutes
2 weeks ago
"Rest Like a Runner: The Science of Why Time Off Makes You Faster"
You’ve crossed the finish line — now what? Before you jump into the next training block, let’s talk physiology. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what happens inside your muscles, hormones, and metabolism when you don’t take time off (hint: it’s not pretty). We’ll cover how strategic downtime helps restore glycogen, rebalance stress hormones, rebuild muscle, and reignite motivation so you can actually get faster next cycle — not just more tired.
Whether you struggle to sit still or fear losing fitness, you’ll walk away with science-backed permission to rest and a framework for how to use your off-season to come back stronger.
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Dear Runner Bod,
Dear Runner Bod is a podcast hosted by anti-diet running dietitian & body image coach, Serena Marie RD. Dear Runner Bod’s mission is to empower females to embrace their body as a runner’s body no matter their level of fitness, shape or size. I am hoping to interview experts in the running community who can provide advice on how to cultivate health, fitness, resiliency and self-compassion as a female runner.
