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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

I Thought It Was a 5K… It Was an 8K (The Lesson That Changed Me)

from Unplugged With Pam · host Pam

I thought I signed up for a 5K.It was an 8K.In this episode of Breakfast Club Edition, I share the full story of running my first 8K at the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa — in the rain — while my dad was in hospital and my heart felt heavy.The first miles were chaos:Crowds.Humidity.Music.Bullhorns.Rain.Overstimulation.And that’s when I realized:Most people don’t quit because of distance.They quit because of noise.This episode explores:• How overstimulation impacts performance• Why distraction drains mental stamina• The power of staying in your lane• Finding momentum in the road less traveled• Running toward destiny instead of away from pressureLife will sometimes give you more distance than you planned for.You run anyway.The road less traveled is always better.Follow Pam IG: @Pamtheeplug IG:@UnpluggedwithPam YT/FB/TikTok/LinkedIN: @PamtheplugNeed Strategy DM Me Coach or Book Here Complimentary:The Best Tools for scaling your brand and business Here! Stay connected Pamtheplug.com

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I thought I signed up for a 5K. It was an 8K. In this episode of Breakfast Club Edition, I share the full story of running my first 8K at the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa — in the rain — while my dad was in hospital and my heart felt heavy. The first miles were chaos: Crowds. Humidity. Music. Bullhorns. Rain. Overstimulation. And that’s when I realized: Most people don’t quit because of distance. They quit because of noise. This episode explores: • How overstimulation impacts pe...

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