05: Why Being Nice to Yourself Makes You Faster w/ Kayla Jury
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Hey runners! Every step is progress and every dog you spot is bonus motivation. Here's this week's dose of running reality from the Dogs Per Mile podcast.
Episode Summary
In our very first guest episode, we're joined by Kayla Jury, health coach turned coaches' coach, who shares her journey from running four marathons in six weeks to completely stepping away from running - and finding her way back with a totally different perspective. Plus, hear about her record-breaking Dogs Per Mile count in New York City that will blow your mind!
In This Episode
Kayla's transformation from "mileage junkie" to mindful runner
The concept of "Growth Points" and why they matter
Finding joy in running again after taking a break
A record-breaking 98 dogs spotted in one run!
Episode Highlights
1:32 - Introduction to our first guest, Kayla Jury
5:07 - Kayla's running origin story and mileage junkie days
24:01 - The revolutionary concept of Growth Points
36:38 - The epic NYC Dogs Per Mile count
45:10 - Fun rapid-fire running questions
Key Takeaways
Growth Points only go up - there's no losing points, only gaining them
Running doesn't have to be about pace and distance to be meaningful
Finding joy in running can actually improve performance
Community support is crucial for sustainable running practice
Guest Spotlight: Kayla Jury
Health coach turned coaches' coach
Creator of Coaches College
Former competitive runner turned joy seeker
Current New York City explorer
Growth Point Examples
Getting out for a run (any distance)
Running in challenging weather
Running without your favorite gear
Trying a new route
Taking needed rest days
Quotable Moments
"Growth points are cumulative forever... You don't lose points, you can only gain them, and you probably get a growth point there for rest."
NYC Dogs Per Mile Record
🐕 Total Miles: 6
🐕 Dogs Spotted: 98
🐕 Dogs Per Mile: 16
🌟 Location: Williamsburg waterfront and Greenpoint
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Instagram: @itskaylajury
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What are your Growth Points for this week? Share your victories, big or small, in the comments below or tag us in your running photos on Instagram @DogsPerMilePod.
