220. Valarie Allman, Discus Olympic Champion

Published: Sept. 6, 2022, 9 a.m.

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For Valarie Allman, discus wasn\'t something she anticipated getting into from a young age. Once a dancer, she fell into the sport when offered a plate at her high school team\'s pasta party. The rest? Is history. Now an Olympic Champion and recently earning bronze at the World Championships, Allman \\u2014 an Asics athlete \\u2014opens up about her journey in episode 220. She shares what it\'s been like training as a throwing athlete, and her big hopes for the future. Plus, we have a lengthy discussion about how it feels to come up short on your goals, and how to shift your mindset going forward to use your #hurdlemoments to your advantage.

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