Kara Goucher, Briana Boehmer, Noah Droddy and Sara Vaughn | US Olympic Marathon Trials Panel Live

This bonus episode is all about the ups and downs of a running life, filled with actionable advice for every runner. Hosted by Jon Levitt, our guest panel includes Kara Goucher, Briana Boehmer, Noah Droddy, and Sara Vaughn.

In this episode we talk about:
-why choose running?
-combining big goals with a love of the process
-dealing with “failure” and setbacks
-why run marathons?
-defining a great race
-mental strategies for self-doubt and fear

5:53: Reasons for setting big goals
9:32: "Sometimes goals don't bring you the happiness you expect" -Kara
10:05: Getting through periods of time when you're not hitting goals
13:50: How Kara found the happiest runner version of herself
17:15: Holding your goals close but not too close
25:30: "Nobody cares" but they really do care (about the right things)
34:26: Post race blues
41:13: Celebrating the good days
48:30: One call to action for the runners in the room, from the panelists

Catch Noah, Sara, and many former For The Long Run guests racing the US Olympic Marathon Team Trials on February 3rd.

Hear more from our panelists on these previous episodes of For The Long Run:
298. Underbirds Flying High: When The Hard Choice Is The Right Choice with Briana Boehmer
228. Kara Goucher: Running Looks Different Now
209. Sara Vaughn: Family Comes First
35. Noah Droddy: A [Really Fast] Blue-Collar Runner
34. Kara Goucher: An Olympian Tackling New Adventures

Supported by Oiselle, Boulderthon, Fleet Feet/Boulder Running Company, and Emich Volkswagen of Boulder! Video by Grace Williams.
Follow our panelists on Instagram @karagoucher @briboehmer @noah_droddy @smevaughn and For The Long Run @forthelrpod