Merili Freear began running in April 2020 during the first Covid-19 lockdown in England. Since then, she has run many thousands of miles, including marathons and ultra marathons. Through her experiences, Merili has learned that it’s possible to achieve things that may seem impossible at first glance.Merili mostly runs alone and cherishes the positive impact it has on her mental health. Running solo has taught her that anything is possible and that our bodies are capable of much more than we think. Moreover, it has taught her that our minds are powerful tools, especially in endurance sports. It’s all about being comfortable with being uncomfortable.Though she treasures her solo runs, Merili actively engages with the running community, recognising the power of shared experiences. Within a remarkably short time, she achieved England Athletics LiRF (Leadership in Running Fitness) and CiRF (Coach in Running Fitness) qualifications.Just Run: Discovering my love for running and how the impossible becomes possible is her first book and was written to inspire others to lace up their shoes and head out for that first run. She believes that running can enrich your life in many ways. Originating from Estonia, she now lives in rural Lincolnshire, England, with her super supportive husband, son, and crazy schnauzer, Jack.Read more about this authorRead less about this author