Episode 609: Natalie Hatch

About this episode

Natalie Hatch shares her journey as a beginner runner coping with anxiety while training for her first half marathon.

Natalie is the ultimate Beginner Runner. She found running as a way to cope with her anxiety and is currently training towards her first half marathon. Along the way, her personality and outlook on running and life have been captivating for others to witness.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kirk Dewindt, Brakken Kraker

Guest: Natalie Hatch

Topics covered

• beginner running
• anxiety
• half marathon
• training
• personal growth

Keywords

• beginner runner
• anxiety
• half marathon
• training
• running journey

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