Kara Goucher: Running Looks Different Now

Kara Goucher returns to the show! Check out For The Long Run Episode 34 for the first time Kara was on the podcast. Kara is a mom, race announcer, Oiselle and Altra sponsored athlete still super passionate about running beyond her elite career. In this episode we talk about: -the transformative power of running -raising an active kid -prioritizing family -reasons to run beyond setting PRs -running grateful and appreciating every mile -redefining goals and expectations -health challenges, illness and injury -aging and masters running -life after elite running -the draw of ultra marathons -differences in mentality between road, track, trail and ultra runners -braking free from the watch and the data -sponsorship in the age of social media -the place for podcasts -success is feeling whole and connected -family running goals -stepping into fear and setting scary goals -shared experiences in running and life Follow Kara on Instagram @karagoucher and For The Long Run @forthelrpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support Freedom Solar Power This episode is brought to you by Freedom Solar Power, the company I am using to go solar on my house. When I first started looking into solar, I thought it would be a clunky and expensive process. Going solar isn’t as hard as you think it is, and Freedom Solar Power is a turnkey solution focused on educating the consumer and making sure they have all the information they need to make sure going solar is right for them, both financially and as a way to help the planet. With no downpayment required, solar not only ads value to your home and is great for the environment, and might even allow you to save money from day one. Freedom Solar operates in Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Florida, but there are plenty of other great options nationwide. Tracksmith Thank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. Their Summer Collection, inspired by the blue hues of summer watering holes, is now available and features staples thoughtfully designed for training. From their race-day-ready Van Cortlandt Singlet cut from Tracksmith’s signature 2:09 mesh, to the Allston Half Tights and Shorts built to provide a sleek fit in a minimal silhouette, these pieces are built to work as hard as you do. Visit Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun to see some of my favorite pieces, and all orders with the code FORTHELONGRUN will receive free shipping, and 5% of your purchase amount will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation to help find a cure and support those living with Parkinsons.