#41 What Happens When Keira D’Amato Has to Stop Running

Keira D’Amato has built one of the most inspiring stories in running.From stepping away from the sport to coming back and breaking records, she’s become one of the most respected voices in distance running.But this time… she had to stop.In this conversation, Keira opens up about what it actually feels like when running the thing that gives you purpose, structure, and community is suddenly taken away. From injury and surgery to rebuilding from zero, this is a raw look at identity, patience, and starting over.We also get into race day rituals, international racing, the evolution of the sport, and why running today might be in its golden era.This isn’t just about elite running.It’s about what happens when you’re forced to slow down and how you build yourself back up again.Chapters00:00 The Injury09:33 Choosing Surgery12:13 Life Without Running14:58 Race Day Mindset18:12 How Strava Jokes Started18:50 The Big Reset21:13 Kilometers vs. Miles23:38 Favorite Races and International Races29:18 Would Keira Write Another Book?34:11 Women's Running and The Growth of the Sport40:02 Are We in the Golden Era of Running?41:43 Starting Over and Beginning Again44:55 The Power of Small Wins49:26 What's NextFollow Us:IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcastMusic: instagram.com/mech__beats/Follow Keira:IG: instagram.com/keiradamato/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.