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Kara Goucher returns to the show! Check out For The Long Run Episode 34 for the first time Kara was on the podcast.
\\nKara is a mom, race announcer, Oiselle and Altra sponsored athlete still super passionate about running beyond her elite career.
\\nIn this episode we talk about:
\\n-the transformative power of running
\\n-raising an active kid
\\n-prioritizing family
\\n-reasons to run beyond setting PRs
\\n-running grateful and appreciating every mile
\\n-redefining goals and expectations
\\n-health challenges, illness and injury
\\n-aging and masters running
\\n-life after elite running
\\n-the draw of ultra marathons
\\n-differences in mentality between road, track, trail and ultra runners
\\n-braking free from the watch and the data
\\n-sponsorship in the age of social media
\\n-the place for podcasts
\\n-success is feeling whole and connected
\\n-family running goals
\\n-stepping into fear and setting scary goals
\\n-shared experiences in running and life
\\nFollow Kara on Instagram @karagoucher and For The Long Run @forthelrpod
\\n--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support
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\\nTracksmith
\\nThank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode.
\\nTracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. Their Summer Collection, inspired by the blue hues of summer watering holes, is now available and features staples thoughtfully designed for training. From their race-day-ready Van Cortlandt Singlet cut from Tracksmith\\u2019s signature 2:09 mesh, to the Allston Half Tights and Shorts built to provide a sleek fit in a minimal silhouette, these pieces are built to work as hard as you do.
\\nVisit Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun to see some of my favorite pieces, and all orders with the code FORTHELONGRUN will receive free shipping, and 5% of your purchase amount will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation to help find a cure and support those living with Parkinsons.
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