In this episode, Shanice Jones Cameron interviews Mireille Siné, a certified running coach and lupus athlete. Mireille shares her journey of how she got into running and became a running coach, as well as her experience of being diagnosed with lupus. She discusses the challenges she faced and the emotional aspect of living with lupus. Mireille emphasizes that running is not just for elite athletes. Running can be what Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron calls an anchor practice, which is an activity that improves various aspects one's health and well-being at the same time. They also discuss how running can help individuals with autoimmune conditions build trust with their bodies and practice self-care.

Mireille shares that self-care for autoimmune conditions can include setting boundaries, having a clear cutoff time for work, and prioritizing rest and social activities. She offers tips for individuals with autoimmune conditions who want to get into running, which include being open to different ways of restarting, keeping a running journal to track how their body feels, and being patient with the process. Mireille explains that the mental and emotional aspects of running with an autoimmune condition can be challenging, but it's important to trust yourself, let go of old stories, and embrace the journey.

Show Notes
https://herguidedevolution.com/runningforautoimmuneathletes

Where to Find Mireille

• Website: https://www.coachedbymireille.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heycoachmireille/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rqO9mW00hjAuYkMPb2geJ

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