How I Went from Slow and Struggling to Finding Myself Through Running. How Running Transformed My Body. INTRO: 0:07 MY FIRST 5K: 0:45 WHAT I REMEMBER FROM THAT 5K: 1:03 TALKING ABOUT BODY IMAGE: 1:20 DISCOVERING THE GYM: 1:46 FRESHMAN 15: 2:07 WHEN I THINK I STARTED RUNNING: 2:20 DID RUNNING MAKE ME SKINNY?: 2:45 APPLE WATCH DISCOVERY: 3:04 LIFE AFTER COLLEGE: 3:14 RUNNING GROUP: 3:26 HALF MARATHON TO MARATHON: 3:34 WHAT I WISH I DID: 3:54 HARD TRUTHS ABOUT RUNNING: 4:06 WHAT RUNNING HAS DONE TO MY BODY: 4:15 HOW I STARTED SHOWING UP: 5:17 (pls excuse the audio i forgot to record this) FINAL THOUGHTS: 5:33 MY LITTLE SECRET: 6:03 In this video, I open up about my running journey — from being the slowest non-athlete to embracing hard truths and becoming a stronger, more resilient version of myself. *Post-College Struggles*: A bad breakup led me to running groups, where I found support, community, and even love (yes, I met my boyfriend through running!). *The Reality of Marathon Training*: Did I lose weight training for my first marathon? Nope — I gained it! But that taught me to improve my relationship with food and see nutrition as fuel, not an enemy. *Things Nobody Tells You About Running*: From surprising digestive changes (I’m talking 3-4 bathroom trips on running days!) to mental and physical growth, running changed my life in unexpected ways. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or a seasoned runner, I hope my story resonates with you. Let me know in the comments how running or fitness has changed your life! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more personal stories, running tips, and motivation. --- **Keywords included:** - Running journey - College life and fitness - Marathon training struggles - Gaining weight while running - Relationship with food and fitness - Running groups and community - Digestive changes from running