Episode 9: Running - Joy vs. Performance
Episode 9 of the Taper Up podcast, hosted by Aric W Manning, titled "Episode 9: Running - Joy vs. Performance" was published on May 20, 2025 and runs 46 minutes.
May 20, 2025 ·46m · Taper Up
Summary
In Episode 9, we’re exploring a question that every runner—especially those of us over 50—eventually faces: Am I still running for performance... or have I started running for joy? And can we do both?” Ultimately, running over 50 isn’t about giving up goals. It’s about redefining them. Whether you’re chasing a PR or chasing peace—you’re still running forward. A Challenge to you: This week, try one run without metrics. Just run for joy. Let your body—not your watch—set the pace. Make sure to comment or send us your thoughts! As always, leave a comment or review and share us with your friends! Show Notes: Launch Date: 5/19/25 Is there a shift? The Joy vs. Performance Spectrum Tools to the into Joy We want to hear your thoughts! Taper Up Links below: Website Facebook Instagram Podcast Youtube Email us
Episode Description
In Episode 9, we’re exploring a question that every runner—especially those of us over 50—eventually faces: Am I still running for performance... or have I started running for joy? And can we do both?”
Ultimately, running over 50 isn’t about giving up goals. It’s about redefining them. Whether you’re chasing a PR or chasing peace—you’re still running forward.
A Challenge to you: This week, try one run without metrics. Just run for joy. Let your body—not your watch—set the pace.
Make sure to comment or send us your thoughts!
As always, leave a comment or review and share us with your friends!
Show Notes:
- Launch Date: 5/19/25
- Is there a shift?
- The Joy vs. Performance Spectrum
- Tools to the into Joy
- We want to hear your thoughts!
Taper Up Links below:
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