Striving in Running—and Academia

Chasers of big goals, take a listen: Sarah and Tish chat with Vanessa Corcoran, Ph.D., author of the new memoir It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint, which details her juggling-act of marathon training while pursuing her doctorate degree. Vanessa talks about:-being open about taking bigger risks for potential bigger rewards;-going gluten-free after a Celiac diagnosis while marathon training;-the ways running eases her clinical anxiety; and,-the importance of a strong support network—for running, work, + parenting.Before the guest joins at 17:56, Sarah and Tish commiserate about injuries—and Sarah details her teen son’s recent major dance performances. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Get your sexy on: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amrVita-save: Get 50% off your first Care/of order by visiting takecareof.com and using code AMR50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices