Episode 039: Running That Doesn't Suck with Lisa Jhung

Nature Unplugged Podcast

At Nature Unplugged we’re all about wellness in the digital age. And, a big part of wellness is movement. We know that with the rise of screen time and tech use often comes more sitting and a more sedentary lifestyle. Movement is key and running is one of the most simple and accessible ways to get wonderful movement. But here’s the thing about running, on the upside it’s a great way to get exercise with minimal gear and hassle required. On the down side, it totally sucks. At least that’s how I used to feel about it. So, how do you feel about running? Do you love it, hate it, or somewhere in between? In this episode we have the opportunity to speak with Lisa Jhung, author of her latest book ‘Running That Doesn’t Suck’. We explore Lisa’s favorite tips and practices for changing your relationship with running (even if you think you hate it). SHOW NOTES: Bio: Writer, editor and author Lisa Jhung has written two books on running: Trailhead, the Dirt on All Things Trail Running (VeloPress, 2015), and her most recent, Running That Doesn’t Suck: How to Love Running (Even if You Think You Hate It) (Running Press, 2019). She’s been writing about running and other outdoor, adventure, and endurance sports for almost 20 years. She’s been an editor at Trail Runner Magazine, a contributing editor to Runner’s World, a special projects editor to Backpacker and now manages the trail running content for PodiumRunner and Women’s Running. She also regularly contributes to Outside Magazine and others. She’s based in Boulder, Colorado, where she runs mountain trails, but fell in love with running (for real) on the beaches of Del Mar, CA, where she grew up, and Santa Barbara, where she went to college. - Lisa's Website: http://www.lisajhung.com - https://www.velopress.com/books/trailhead/ - https://www.runningpress.com/titles/lisa-jhung/running-that-doesnt-suck/9780762466726/ - https://www.podiumrunner.com/collection/trail-running/ - https://www.womensrunning.com/collection/trail-running/ CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico