#31 Running Beyond PBs

It’s easy to feel like running is always about chasing a faster time or PB, but there are so many more reasons people run other than that. In this episode, we hear from runners on what running means to them beyond times and performance. From mental clarity and escape to routine, achievement, and identity, we explore the different reasons people run and whether those perspectives have changed over time.We also dive into what shaped those shifts in mindset, what runners have come to value most about the sport, and how letting go of time-focused pressure can change the experience entirely.If running has ever felt overly focused on pace or PBs, this episode is a reminder that there’s no one right way to run, just the reason that keeps you showing up.Runners featured in this episode: Maggie (@maggi.eklein)Valentino (@running.chocolate)Grace Wood (@gracewlifestyle)Shiv (@shiv_runs)Emma Joy (@lipstick.and.trainers)