| Mile 04 | Your Pace Was Never the Problem

Your race time is not your identity. In this episode, Alexis Sedgwick talks honestly about the pressure of PR culture, comparison, “trackflation,” and the expectation to constantly get faster. She explores how tools like Strava can fuel comparison, why mindset and self-talk matter, and what it means to keep loving your sport even when the results aren’t what you hoped for. Through a difficult personal experience with injury, regression, and a heartbreaking race, Alexis shares why one bad performance—or even one bad season—doesn’t define you or your future.