You Can Take the First Step in your Transformation with Micky Ely
11/17/22 • 35 min
#054 - Active duty military member and obstacle course racer Micky Ely shares his story about how running has helped him lose 50 pounds. Through obstacle course racing, Micky regained his fitness after losing motivation during a challenging time in his life. He shares tips on how to get started on your journey and ways to stay motivated.
Topics Covered:
- How to take your first step toward your transformation
- Finding time for fitness while maintaining a busy life
- The benefits and challenges of running
- Staying motivated on those difficult days
Micky Ely
Micky grew up in the southern part of Maryland spending most of his life dedicated to focusing on a career in baseball. Micky got into OCR racing back in 2018 where he joined and raced in Bonefrog, Maryland to spend time with his brother; having no idea what to expect or what training was required. Over the next two years, he began to build his obstacle proficiency and dedication to running finishing the run the year challenge of 2020 miles during the year.
2021 was a breakout season for Micky setting personal records in all three Spartan distances while finishing two trifectas. During the season, he ran perfect races (NO BURPEES) in all but two events setting his focus on reaching his first podium in 2022 and showing everyone that the big guys can win races!!!
Follow Micky Ely:
- Instagram - @m_ely84
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- Website - Inspire to Run
- Facebook - @InspiretoRun
- Instagram - @InspiretoRunPodcast
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#054 - Active duty military member and obstacle course racer Micky Ely shares his story about how running has helped him lose 50 pounds. Through obstacle course racing, Micky regained his fitness after losing motivation during a challenging time in his life. He shares tips on how to get started on your journey and ways to stay motivated.
Topics Covered:
- How to take your first step toward your transformation
- Finding time for fitness while maintaining a busy life
- The benefits and challenges of running
- Staying motivated on those difficult days
Micky Ely
Micky grew up in the southern part of Maryland spending most of his life dedicated to focusing on a career in baseball. Micky got into OCR racing back in 2018 where he joined and raced in Bonefrog, Maryland to spend time with his brother; having no idea what to expect or what training was required. Over the next two years, he began to build his obstacle proficiency and dedication to running finishing the run the year challenge of 2020 miles during the year.
2021 was a breakout season for Micky setting personal records in all three Spartan distances while finishing two trifectas. During the season, he ran perfect races (NO BURPEES) in all but two events setting his focus on reaching his first podium in 2022 and showing everyone that the big guys can win races!!!
Follow Micky Ely:
- Instagram - @m_ely84
Join the Inspire to Run community:
- Website - Inspire to Run
- Facebook - @InspiretoRun
- Instagram - @InspiretoRunPodcast
- Strava - @InspiretoRun
For more information, visit Inspire to Run.
Join the community and click the subscribe button!
30 Day Healthy Living ProgramStart your wellness journey and feel better with a 30-Day Healthy Living program!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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How to Win on Daily Basis with Arthritis with Jennifer Castro and Lauren Amendola!
#053 - Relationship Banker, Health Coach, and Arthritis Warrior, Jennifer Castro shares her story about experiencing joint pain and fatigue and eventually being diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. She shares her story about her journey to improving her nutrition, losing weight, and running. Lauren Amendola also joins us to share how Arthritis Foundation is helping people Live Yes! through educational resources and programs.
Topics Covered:
- Listening to your body and seeking the right diagnosis
- Running journey and benefits while having arthritis
- Importance of having a coach and support system
- Arthritis Foundation Resources & Jingle Bell Run 5K
Jennifer Castro
Jennifer is known to be a People-Person who enjoys helping others. She currently works as a Relationship Banker with People’s United, a Division of M&T Bank. In her spare time, she enjoys being out in Nature, Bowling, Traveling, being a Health Coach, Kayaking and spending time with her family and animals- especially her Pug Zion.
Lauren Amendola
Lauren Amendola, Senior Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation in Connecticut and Upstate New York, has spent her almost 20 year agree in the health non-profit industry. Building her skills and resume at the United Way, MDA and Autism Speaks, Lauren found a deeper passion at the Foundation as an arthritis warrior herself. She enjoys her friends and family, the beach and time at home with her husband and 6 year old daughter, Gianna, in North Branford, CT.
Follow Jennifer:
- Facebook - @jenncastro
Help Fight Against Arthritis:
- Join the Inspire to Run team for Jingle Bell Run 5K
- You can run in person or virtually!
- Follow the CT Arthritis Foundation Facebook page
- Follow the CT Arthritis Foundation Instagram page
- Visit the Arthritis Foundation website for more information
Join the Inspire to Run community:
- Website - Inspire to Run
- Facebook - @InspiretoRun
- Instagram - @InspiretoRunPodcast
- Strava - @InspiretoRun
For more information, visit Inspire to Run.
Join the community and click the subscribe button!
30 Day Healthy Living ProgramStart your wellness journey and feel better with a 30-Day Healthy Living program!
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How to Reach Your Goals Today by Finding the Right Coach with Richard Conner and Kevin Gregory
#055 - Marketer, runner, and podcast host Richard Conner shares his story about how he was inspired to run again and faced his fears by running obstacle course races. His Spartan Coach, Kevin Gregory, takes the host chair as they walk through why Richard signed up with a coach and what led him to take on one of the biggest challenges of his life - The Spartan Trifecta.
Topics Covered:
- Facing fears and taking on big challenges
- Importance of not setting “a number” as your primary goal
- Finding the right coach to help you reach your goals
- Building daily habits and letting go of the guilt
Richard Conner
Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire to Run and is passionate about helping others reach their goals. He is a Connecticut native and is a husband, dad, writer, Star Wars fan, and of course - runner! Richard recently discovered obstacle course racing and has fully embraced this new obsession.
Kevin Gregory
Kevin has been a fitness trainer since 2013 and runs Underdog Fitness Inc - a personal training and small group training gym specializing in functional fitness and Obstacle Course and Hybrid Racing. Found Obstacle Racing in 2011 with Warrior Dash. Since has multiple Elite Level Podiums at Spartan Race including a 7th Place finish at Ultra World Championships in Iceland, Achieved a Silver Bib (75 Miles) at World’s Toughest Mudder and most recently seeded 3rd at the upcoming DEKA Strong World Championships with a time just 5 seconds off the current world record. Kevin also broke the DEKA Fit Co-ed Relay Record earlier this year with partner Cassandra Carroll.
He holds a Master's Degree in Fitness and Wellness Leadership from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Has a Master Level Training Certification with the International Sports Science Association, Nutrition Certification from Precision Nutrition, and an SGX (Spartan Group Exercise) Certification through Spartan Race. Also have certifications in Corrective Exercise, Exercise Therapy, Sports Nutrition, and Strength and Conditioning.
Follow Kevin Gregory:
- Instagram (Kevin Gregory) - @bubblestheclowne
- Instagram (Underdog Fitness) - @underdog_fitnessct
Join the Inspire to Run community:
- Website - Inspire to Run
- Facebook - @InspiretoRun
- Instagram - @InspiretoRunPodcast
- Strava - @InspiretoRun
For more information, visit Inspire to Run.
Join the community and click the subscribe button!
30 Day Healthy Living ProgramStart your wellness journey and feel better with a 30-Day Healthy Living program!
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Inspire to Run Podcast - You Can Take the First Step in your Transformation with Micky Ely
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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 54. Today you'll learn how to take your first steps on your own transformational journey, as you will be inspired by our guest Micky today, as he shares a powerful story around his own transformational journey and will cover all three aspects of mindset, movement and motivation. Hope you enjoy.
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