Coach Valerie Guy - "My body is capable of so much more than I realized"

This podcast episode features an interview with Valerie Guy, a high school running coach who shares her unconventional journey into running and coaching. Initially not athletic and a smoker, Valerie's life changed when she met her husband, Justin, who introduced her to various physical activities.Motivated to quit smoking in 2015, she took up running starting with the Couch to 5k program alongside her family. Despite early struggles, Valerie persevered, eventually running her first race and then moving on to coach high school cross country and track teams due to her son's influence.Valerie emphasizes the importance of consistency, listening to one's body, and the impact of running on both her life and her students'.The episode highlights her coaching philosophy, personal running achievements, and the positive community aspects of cross-country racing.Valerie's story is a testament to the transformative power of running and the profound influence a dedicated coach can have on young athletes.Valerie GuyRaces MentionedDo It In The BushMobile Half MarathonRidge 2 Blazing RidgeTurkey 10kShout OutsCandyMagnolia Soap CompanyGrantEliJustinSarahKristen RatherSupport the Show.For more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell GustavsonMeredith NationsAllyson Swann