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Why Chasing PRs, Shoes, and Medals Never Fixes Identity — and What Actually Leads to Longevity in Running With Pro Running Coach Alex Ostberg
If you care about running for the long haul–physically, mentally, and emotionally–this episode is for you. We want to look at what actually moves the needle for runners, and we’re back with Alex Ostberg to recap his recent newsletters from The Rundown to do just that.
We start with a hard truth many athletes learn too late: performance doesn’t fix identity. That idea sets the tone for a broader reflection on what success in running really looks like when the noise fades.
From there, we zoom out. Over the past year, certain lessons kept repeating themselves across training, racing, and life…
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