211 | Rekha Gibbons | Marathon Mindset

 In this episode, the hosts welcome Rekha Gibbons, (08:00) a former Wall Street professional turned endurance athlete and author of 'Marathon Mindset.' They discuss her journey from the corporate world to embracing running, the mental challenges faced in endurance sports, and the importance of community and support in achieving personal goals. The conversation also touches on the spirituality of running, particularly in beautiful locations like Kauai, and the significance of celebrating achievements in the running community. In this engaging conversation, Rekha Gibbons shares her journey of self-discovery through running and the importance of mindset in endurance sports. She discusses the challenges of negativity and the need to take ownership of one's mental space. Rekha reflects on the lessons learned from the original pioneers of running and emphasizes the role of community in supporting runners. She also shares her experiences in writing her book, the challenges faced during the launch, and the significance of running for mental health.Chapters00:00 Intro03:10 New Snowblower07:41 Rekha's Journey from Wall Street to Endurance Athlete14:27 The Impact of Social Media and Marketing17:09 Rekha's Transition to Endurance Sports25:29 The Spiritual Side of Running28:24 The Journey to Writing Marathon Mindset30:01 Leading Across Generations34:04 The Default of Negativity35:14 Taking Ownership of Your Mind38:54 Breaking Mental Barriers40:38 The OGs of Running46:25 Personal Experiences in Running51:51 The Journey of Writing a Book57:11 The Book Cover and Its Significance59:05 The Mind-Body Connection in Running01:01:51 The Importance of Personal Storytelling01:04:09 Hot Takes on Opinions and Media01:06:54 Music and Motivation in Running01:10:54 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Rekha Gibbons01:13:55 Outro and Book Giveaway01:15:45 Celebrating Achievements in Running01:19:52 March Madness: Medals vs. Shoes01:23:41 Tech Talk: Fruit Podcast Updates01:25:32 Health and Recovery Updates01:27:39 Tokyo Marathon Excitement01:31:45 Reflections on Team Dynamics in Sports01:33:36 Closing Remarks and Listener EngagementMarathon Mindset on AmazonRekha's InstagramRekha's WebsiteRekha's YouTubeMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!