EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 1H
#28: She Lost the Joy of Running Then Came Back Faster Bianca
from The People Run Podcast · host Fitz Mayi
Bianca was once an elite athlete whose entire identity was built around performance.When figure skating ended and running stopped being fun, she walked away from racing for nearly five years.In this conversation, we talk about losing the joy of running, rebuilding a healthier relationship with the sport, separating performance from identity, and what it really takes to come back stronger mentally and physically.Chapters00:00 Meeting Bianca in Seattle06:01 When Running Stopped Being Fun16:39 Separating the Sport from the Disorder20:25 Loosening the Grip on Goals35:43 Training With Intention41:04 Running on Vibes49:15 You Can Do Anything Not All at Once55:33 Why are You Running Today ?Follow Us:IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcastMusic: instagram.com/mech__beats/Follow Bianca:IG: instagram.com/b1ancagram/👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.Bianca references the “identity house” concept from author Brad Stulberg (via the Rich Roll Podcast)
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Bianca was once an elite athlete whose entire identity was built around performance. When figure skating ended and running stopped being fun, she walked away from racing for nearly five years. In this conversation, we talk about losing the joy of running, rebuilding a healthier relationship with the sport, separating performance from identity, and what it really takes to come back stronger mentally and physically. Chapters 00:00 Meeting Bianca in Seattle 06:01 When Running Stopped Being Fun 1...
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