The Surprising Connection Between Running and Coloring
As a psychotherapist who works with runners, I talk a lot about body image, mindset, and fueling. But what if I told you that two completely different activities—running and coloring—have something profound in common?
Both can bring you into a flow state—a focused, calming mental space that helps reduce anxiety, boost emotional resilience, and connect you to your body.
In this post, I’m diving into:
✅ What the runner’s high really is
✅ Why flow state matters for both physical and mental health
✅ How coloring can support you on rest days, especially if you struggle with body image
Guest Writer: Jill Roth-Gutman.
Jill is a lawyer helping children in the foster care system and a mother. Jill wrote this blog after hearing too many people commenting on what they eat, how they want to look, and asking for help feeling differently in their bodies.
Intuitive eating is based on physical and emotional health and I urge you to consider making it this year’s New Year’s Resolution. Intuitive eating is about having a healthy outlook towards food and body image, satisfying hunger, and making peace with food.
As November approaches many athletes in New York are entering into their marathon running season, specifically the New York City Marathon.
The Surprising Connection Between Running and Coloring
As a psychotherapist who works with runners, I talk a lot about body image, mindset, and fueling. But what if I told you that two completely different activities—running and coloring—have something profound in common?
Both can bring you into a flow state—a focused, calming mental space that helps reduce anxiety, boost emotional resilience, and connect you to your body.
In this post, I’m diving into:
✅ What the runner’s high really is
✅ Why flow state matters for both physical and mental health
✅ How coloring can support you on rest days, especially if you struggle with body image
Guest Writer: Jill Roth-Gutman.
Jill is a lawyer helping children in the foster care system and a mother. Jill wrote this blog after hearing too many people commenting on what they eat, how they want to look, and asking for help feeling differently in their bodies.
Intuitive eating is based on physical and emotional health and I urge you to consider making it this year’s New Year’s Resolution. Intuitive eating is about having a healthy outlook towards food and body image, satisfying hunger, and making peace with food.
As November approaches many athletes in New York are entering into their marathon running season, specifically the New York City Marathon.
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