208: What's the Point?

Ever get into a training rhythm that feels good but out of nowhere it just hits you - why am I doing this?  The Olympic Trials got me thinking about putting in the work and not getting the outward-facing goal.  There are lots of feel-good stories and interviews with athletes making the team, but what about the athlete that just misses?  What about the athlete that finished last?  Is it worth all of the work?  Why do we do uncomfortable things? Highlights of the Episode The Olympic Trials are amazing, inspiring, and heartbreakingWhy go through the pain?The journey is bigger than one raceIf the race is the only thing, what happens even if you finish it, PR it or win it?The training is where you test yourself - this holds even more for non-eliteThis is a matter of integrity - who do you want to be? You didn’t sign up for easy, you signed up for your best self Thanks for Listening!!To join the RLR Training Team, click here. To download our FREE strength guide for runners, click here.  To join the RLR Tribe, click here.If you have a topic you would like us to talk about, please send us an email at [email protected]   Come find us on Facebook and Instagram and say hi!Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Google PlayInterested in Training plans and Coaching? Check that out here! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation. Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.