#8: The Hard Road to the Olympic Trials - Karis Myers on Injury & Redemption

Karis Myers is an Olympic Trials marathon qualifier with a story that goes far beyond the finish line. In this conversation, she reflects on the mental battles behind the miles  from navigating injury setbacks to reshaping her relationship with training, identity, and rest.We talk about letting go of perfection, pulling back without guilt, and learning to train smarter. Karis shares the mindset shifts that helped her grow as both an athlete and a person, and why longevity matters more than any one result.This one’s raw, real, and full of takeaways for any runner chasing their own path.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Karis: The Dual Athlete03:09 The Journey from Soccer to Running06:30 Training Evolution: From Grind to Smart Training11:29 Injury Struggles and Recovery Lessons16:01 Mental Health and the Joy of Running19:42 The Importance of Recovery and Fueling26:27 Balancing Work and Passion31:53 Adapting Training to Life's Demands37:11 Balancing Life Beyond Running44:57 Daily Routines and Work-Life Balance49:18 The Running Mecca: Boulder Insights55:40 Training Philosophy and Olympic Aspirations01:06:43 OutroFollow:IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcastMusic: instagram.com/mech__beats/Follow Karis:IG: instagram.com/karisjochen/Substack - open.substack.com/pub/karismyers?r=cv73m&utm_medium=ios