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Back to EpisodesKara Goucher Interview | Running, from the Olympics to the Trails
Description
Kara Goucher is a true legend of the running world, from competing in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, to a bronze medal at the 2007 World Athletics Cross Country Championships (formerly IAAF), to the women's fastest-ever half marathon, and third overall at the 2009 Boston Marathon! In this interview she discusses the importance of being vulnerable, challenging yourself, leaning into things that make you feel anxious and how much you can learn from something you're not good at. Kara Goucher also talks about aging, transitioning as an elite athlete, and entering the new exhilarating realm of trail running. Try to keep pace with this awesome woman and a great interview!
LESSONS
- Find out how good you can get
- Be ready to pounce
- Appreciate each experience
- Be vulnerable and challenge yourself
- Never be too afraid to try
- Lean into things that make you anxious
- It's good when your not good
- Not winning doesn't mean it isn't worth doing
- Don't be afraid to age
- Do scary things
- Try a trail run!
LINKS
https://www.spartan.com/en/trail
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Johnny and Joe De Sena introduce Olympian Kara
1:05 TRUEFORMRUNNER.COM/SPARTAN special offer
1:40 Interview begins with Dr. L and Kara Goucher
2:15 Starting running with her grandfather
3:30 Why she fell in love with running
4:45 Running as a profession
5:30 Finding out how good she could get
6:30 Going through the transition
7:30 Finding something new, fun and scary
8:30 Appreciating each experience- the nuance of the trail
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