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Ep 25 Nicole Linke: Bullying Survivor, Ultra Runner and Kettlebell Instructor

Ep 25 Nicole Linke: Bullying Survivor, Ultra Runner and Kettlebell Instructor

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 Nicole Linke is a 38 year-old ultra runner, writer and kettlebell instructor who currently works and lives in Berlin (Germany). At this moment she is training for the Race Across Scotland, a 215-miler ultra marathon. Today she feels strong in body, mind and spirit. But that has not always been the case: in her teens and early twenties she experienced bullying both at school and at home: she was made fun of because of her looks. Therefore she struggled for years with body image issues and low self-esteem. She was shy and afraid of people because of embarrassment and anxiety. At a certain point she was extremely skinny and felt weak and tired. But when an acquaintance told her that she looked "so fragile", Nicole had a light-bulb moment: she knew that something had to change. She changed her desire for being skinny for being strong. This didn't happen overnight, it was a long and complex process that took time. Now, in 2023, she's on a mission to help other women to feel happier, stronger and fitter through kettlebell training. In this episode she talks about: - Bullying and its consequences - Becoming the top student of her class (out of fear) - Her light-bulb moment (skinny vs strong) - The huge benefits of kettlebell training for runners - The Berlin Wall Race - Her upcoming athletic goal (Race Across Scotland) Her book recommendations: - "Enter the kettlebell" by Pavel Tsatsouline - "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho Kettlebell geniuses she loves: - Pavel Tsatsouline and Steve Cotter (check them out on Youtube) Her best advice to her younger self: "Trust your intuition" Nicole's web page: www.nicolelinke.com. Nicole Linke also writes for Medium, an open platform where readers find dynamic thinking, and where expert and undiscovered voices can share their writing on any topic. Huge Thank You to Nicole for opening up about bullying and sharing her life story with me. 😌 If you want to find out how you can improve your English, listening or reading about running stories, visit my web page and hit the subscribe button: https://englishforthelongrun.com Bye for now, and enjoy English for the long run! Living Life by Scott Holmes Music
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