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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: From Barely a Half-Mile to 16 Marathons

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Why Intentional Rest Matters: Emma Grace Hurley on Her Record-Breaking Chicago Marathon Debut, Training With Purpose & Eyeing 2028

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How to Show Up for What Actually Matters

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Your Cycle Is a Superpower: Lydia O’Donnell on Running Through Grief, Understanding Female Physiology & Consistency Over Metrics

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Choosing How We Show Up, Gratitude in Hard Weeks & Race Day Logistics

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Confessions of a HYROX World Champion: Alyssa McElheny On How Strength Training Made Her a Faster, More Durable Runner

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I've Run 16 Marathons. Here's What First-Timers Need to Hear.

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Progress Over Perfection: Olympic Medalist Jess Hull On Grit, Mindset, & What Makes a ‘Good’ Run

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Magic of the Mundane

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‘I Refuse To Lose’: Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross On the 90% Mental Rule for Winning in Sport & Life

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Power Of 'Why Not Now?'

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Writing the Playbook: Kayla Green on Building Athlos, Scaling Women’s Track on the World Stage & Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Permission

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: If You Run, You're a Runner

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My 2026 Sydney Marathon Recap: From Sickness To Finish Line

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Why Choosing Kindness Always Wins

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Hurdling into Your Power: Dawn Harper-Nelson on Olympic Gold, Motherhood & Building an Emmy-Winning Second Act

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Intentional Rest Isn't Selfish

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The Discipline of a World Champion: Twanisha 'TeeTee' Terry On Navigating Forced Rest, Star Athletics & Finding Clarity In The Comeback

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: G'day, Sydney

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The Mindset of an American Record Holder: Sinclaire Johnson On Building Self-Belief, Mastering The Mile & Trusting Your Gut

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Motivation Follows Action (Not the Other Way Around)

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At What Cost: Jess Sims on Setting Boundaries, Injury Lessons & Embracing Imperfection

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Returning to Seawheeze & Dreaming Bigger

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Finding Answers: Colleen Quigley on Injury Lessons, Stepping Into HYROX & Owning Her Worth

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: 5 Pre-Flight Habits for Stress-Free Travel

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It's Not Black & White: Amanda Vestri on Trusting Her Training, Embracing Discipline & the Power of Rest

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: If You're Not Joy Spotting, You Should Be

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Small Island, Big Dreams: Julien Alfred On Channeling Grief Into Greatness, Stepping Away to Reset & Embracing Her Race-Day Alter Ego

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: An Unhinged 19 Miles On a Treadmill

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Finding Peace On The Trail: Becs Gentry On Pushing Physical Limits, Adventure Beyond 40 & Owning Your Realness

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Consistency Over Perfection

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Mastering Your Mindset: Laura Thweatt On Transitioning From Competitor to Coach & Being Your Own Biggest Hype Human (Hellen Obiri's, Too)

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: When Everything Starts Clicking

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No Bad Days: Masai Russell Talks Confidence Over Cockiness & Shifting From Hurdling Underdog To The One To Beat

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Me Vs. Me

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160+ Miles Of Grit: Des Linden Talks Her Desert Ultramarathon, the Business Of Being An Athlete & The Power Of the Pivot

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Why Runners Have a Secret Weapon In HYROX

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Let Me Reintroduce Myself: Emily Talks Her Running Journey & The Next Chapter For Hurdle

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Powerful Perk of Repetition

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Egg Freezing 101: Unpacking My Experience & Talking Fertility Q&A With Dr. Michelle Kappy

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stepping Into a New Chapter

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From College Standout To Pro Athlete: Samirah Moody On Transitioning To the Big Leagues, the Importance Of Staying Even-Keeled & Finding Strength In Faith

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Importance Of Finding Your Own Rhythm

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Built on Consistency: Katie Ledecky on Reframing Hard Days, Swimming Into the Record Books & Inspiring the Next Generation

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Being A Beginner Is A Prerequisite For Greatness

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The Future of Women’s Sports: Amanda Lucci On Breaking Into the Press Room, the Power Of Narrative & Finding Growth In "No"

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Overcommitting Your Energy

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Bigger Than Volleyball: Carli Lloyd On Surmounting Setbacks, Training Your Mind & the Power of Self-Talk

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Give Yourself Some Credit

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Finding The Fun: Jess McClain On Her American Record At The 2026 Boston Marathon, Incremental Gains & The Future Of Women’s Distance Running

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Who’s Really In Control?

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Beyond the Highlights: Sarah Spain On Hosting the First Daily Women's Sports Podcast, Rejecting 'Sanitized' Coverage & The Power Of Gratitude

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Draft, A Summit & Jury Duty

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Style Meets Sport: Jasmine Caccamo On Styling Your Favorite Athletes, How To Dress For Your Body Type & The 'Figure It Out' Mentality

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Flexibility in Every Season

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Pioneering the Path: Laila Edwards On the Power of Representation, Winning Gold with Team USA Hockey & How to Stay Even-Keeled

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What’s the Best That Could Happen?

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Courtside Confidence: Andraya Carter On Building a Career At ESPN, The Importance Of Being Present & Authentic Storytelling In Sports

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A $14,000 Act of Self-Love

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Curiosity Over Fear: Anna Gibson On Her Journey To The 2026 Winter Olympics, Life As A Multisport Athlete & Joy As A Renewable Resource

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Life As a Series Of Intervals

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Beyond The Box: Haley Adams Talks Handling Expectations, Lessons From 10+ Years Of CrossFit & The Reason For Her Gap Year

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Surrendering To The Process May Not Be Easy — But It's Essential

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Beyond the Board: Olympic Gold Medalist Caroline Marks On The Evolution Of Women's Surfing, Befriending Fear & The Power Of Taking A Break

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Talking Big Goals Into Existence With My Whole Chest

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Everything is Figure-outable: Alexandria Gilleo On Doing Glam For Your Favorite Athletes, The Importance Of A Morning Routine & Answering Your Burning Makeup Questions

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Stop Qualifying Your Struggle

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A New Chapter: Becs Gentry On Her HOKA Partnership, How To Protect Your Peace & Setting Priorities Without Guilt

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Burnout Strategy?

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Taking Back Control: Skier Jessie Diggins On Pushing Through The Pain Cave, Navigating Recovery & Her Final Olympic Run

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How To Create a Boundary Without Guilt

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The Art of Storytelling: Documenting the World's Greatest Endurance Athletes & Why Every Milestone Matters With Documentary Photographer Aisha McAdams

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: From Catastrophe To Curiosity

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The Power Of Experience: Finding Harmony Over Balance, Scaling a $2 Billion Brand & The Future of High-Performance Footwear with HOKA's Erika Gabrielli

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Choosing Hope When You're Tired

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Choosing The Narrative: Meditation Teacher Megan Monahan on Meeting Health Challenges With Grace, Breathwork for Stress & Unmasking Trauma Responses

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Power of the Micro-Win

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Trusting the Process: Lexi Rodriguez on Quiet Leadership, The Reality of NIL & Finding Your Voice

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: How To Use Vulnerability As a Productivity Hack

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[SOLO] The Energy Audit: How To Protect Your Most Precious Asset, Identify Leaks & Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Progress Is Never Linear

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The Pursuit of Purpose: Gabby Thomas On How To Block Out External Critics, Curate Your Internal Dialogue & Define Success On Your Own Terms

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: What's Your Word For 2026?

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From Heartbreak to World Champion: How To Navigate Expectations, Think Forward & Journal Your Way To Success With Heptathlete Anna Hall

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Perks Of New Traditions

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Stronger Than You Think: On Resilience & Redefining What's Possible With 2X Paralympic Medalist & Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Do This Essential Self-Audit Before 2026

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Beyond Calories: Ditching Diet Culture to Heal Your Gut and Fuel Your Life With Best-Selling Author Elyse Kopecky

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Happiness Hack = Don't Let A Bad Minute Make For a Bad Day

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Trust Your Gut: The Importance Of Embracing The Unknown & Vulnerable Leadership With Seema Simmons, GM Of Nike Running for North America

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I Finally Did It. I Left My Laptop On The Plane.

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Fail Forward, Lead Better: 4X Olympian Jordan Larson On The Power Of A Goldfish Mindset, All Things LOVB & The Importance Of Empathy In Sport & Life

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[BONUS] Beyond the Finish Line: Des Linden & Molly Huddle On Redefining Success in Running & Life, LIVE From Every Woman's Marathon

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: In Favor Of Skipping The (Sanctioned) Turkey Trot

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For The Love The Grind: Sara Hall Talks Longevity, Choosing Love Over Fear & Running Her Own Race

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: A Busy Season Doesn't Mean Ditching Self-Care

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380. Sticking To The Plan: Kate Martin Talks Her First 2 Years In The WNBA, Best-Practice Recovery Tactics & Seeing Injury As An Opportunity

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Trust Me When I Say Good Things Take Time

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379. ‘I Never Fail’: How To Trust The Timing Of Your Life & Make Every Second Count With Olympic Champion Masai Russell

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5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Repeat After Me: Flexibility Opens Up Opportunity