Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

In this powerful episode, we interview Jessica Nguyen, founder of the Girls Just Wanna Run Club in Newmarket, about building community and protecting your peace.
Jessica shares her game-changing philosophy: "Don't Spiral, Evolve." Hear how she pulled herself out of a "dark time" by prioritizing service and giving herself grace for her evolving passions. For her, running is spiritual meditation—a crucial time to "let go" of stress and be present. As a dedicated leader, Jessica stresses that you cannot pour from an empty cup. She lives by the mantra: "If you are going to push really hard, you better recover even harder." Learn her practical boundary tools to avoid burnout.
The Girls Just Wanna Run Club provides a vital, inclusive, women-only safe space for "all paces." Jessica explains its significance: members feel empowered to show up as they are, free from the harassment and judgment that often plagues women running alone.
Tune in for the inspiration you need to run your way, set your boundaries, and find your community.

Learn more about Jessica at: https://www.instagram.com/thisisreallyjessica/

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