If you have a running goal, this episode is for you. On the 52 Weeks Podcast, Steph sits down with Melanie Cote, known on Instagram as @the.curvy.runner, to talk about her inspiring journey from running one-minute intervals in 2022 to training for her first Disney half marathon. Melanie shares how a coworker’s encouragement sparked her start, how accountability and posting on social media helped her stay consistent, and how her story has resonated with thousands of followers online. She opens up about balancing training with family and a full-time job, turning long runs into weekend “date days” with her husband, and the lessons she’s learned about consistency, comparison, and celebrating progress. From treadmill miles in Canadian winters to character-filled miles through Disney World, Melanie’s story is a reminder that running doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

Weekly Challenge: Commit to three 30-minute walks or runs each week for one month. Keep it simple, track your consistency, and watch how small steps create big change.

Follow Melanie on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the.curvy.runner