So much of the comparisons that we make are wrapped up in wanting this control over like

creating this perfect image of our perfect self. It just doesn't work like that. I don't

care what you see on social media. There's always another story behind closed doors

This is running for real the podcast for runners who know that for every runners high there are just as many lows

all those just missed PRs easy runs that feel hard injury blues and more

each week we'll talk to running, health, and wellness experts about their highs, lows,

and best advice to build our confidence.

Running for real is about being honest, being brave, and most of all all not feeling alone.

And now here's our host who played on the tennis and field hockey teams at school before she took up running,

Tina Muir.

Hello my friends.

Well, this is kind of a bit of a special episode and I do apologize when I recorded this episode

I was so excited to record it that I actually did an intro, well kind of half an intro at the

beginning when I introduced my guest but I was hadn't prepared for it I

was completely nervous and so it's a bit

so I thought I would record a proper intro so that is this

so you feel more comfortable you're used to this

and I want to welcome you to this special episode to talk about the fact that I am eight weeks pregnant, which I can still

barely believe myself, but yes it is true, yes I did get pregnant on the first egg my body had released in nine years and I can

barely believe it but I am very very excited and just so proud of myself that I did this because you know it hasn't been an easy journey kind of letting go and finding out who the heck am I but I've done it and you guys let me just say first thank you so much for every piece of support and love and

just kindness you have shown me like having people like you around me

it just means so much and it's just made

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