What Does Strength Look Like Now? Lessons from the Olympics

For decades, the Olympics taught us one version of strength: push trough pain, sacrifice the body, and win at all costs. In this bonus episode of Bib & Tiara, I look at three iconic Olympic moments that show how that definition has evolved--from Kerri Strug's unforgettable vault at the 1996 Atlanta Games, to Lindsey Vonn's relentless, risk-embracing career, to Simone Biles's decision to step back at Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) to protect her health. The stories aren't about medals. They're about how we define courage, toughness, and self-worth. And for everyday athletes-especially runners-this questions matters more than we realize: When do we push through..and when do we protect ourselves? This episode is an invitation to rethink what strength looks like-not just on the Olympic stage, but in our own lives.