Part 1: Keeping up with the Oshimas with Maria Iakovidis

Outrun Cancer

This is Part 1 of a two part episode, for Part 2 click here.

This episode is focusing on the Streak Running part of #outruncancer story. Maria is a 1000 day+ streak runner, and her secret is she was a super non runner before she became part of our Oshima Family. Now she runs every day as well as marathons and trail runs. We talk about the pressure to be a runner inside a running family and the mental wellbeing benefits that help Maria to keep her streak going. She even ran when she had Covid and was in hotel quarantine!

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• Keeping up with the Oshimas - How Maria started running and what happened next
• The mental wellness benefits of running that Maria has experienced
• How Maria kept her streak going even during a hotel quarantine stay due to Covid.
• Maria’s lessons from her first marathon
• How running can be a safe space for honest communication

Want to start a streak? This website can help! https://www.runeveryday.com/streaks.html

About Maria:

Maria is a Florida Native who has spent 5 years living, working and running in Japan and has been a streak runner for over 1000+ days. Maria studies in the field of psychology and has a deep passion for the wellness ecosystem - the intersection of physical, mental and social wellbeing, including self care and inclusive and diverse communities.

Connect with Maria:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-iakovidis-1a72111b3 /

Connect with Vanessa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofcancer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-oshima-she-her-37b51113/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weoutruncancer