180. Anthony Lee: "Running saved my life"




For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running show

Summary: <p>Anthony is more than, in his words, just a regular average Joe. He is a mountain, trail and ultra runner who loves challenging races, a restaurant worker, nature lover, and member of the Boulder outdoor community.</p> <p>In this episode we talked about:</p> <p>-running long and running steep</p> <p>-growing up an unlikely runner</p> <p>-making big health and fitness changes</p> <p>-running for a better life</p> <p>-focusing on the moment</p> <p>-winning races</p> <p>-the allure of the 100mile race distance</p> <p>-mentorship and learning from others</p> <p>-goal setting</p> <p>-time on feet versus mileage</p> <p>-redefining limits and facing fears</p> <p>-happy running</p> <p>-racing Ouray 100 miler</p> <p>-problem solving on the run</p> <p>-finding success in the training process</p> <p>-community and spreading joy</p> <p>-taking pride in his Asian American identity</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is brought to you by Lyric, to help enable everybody and every body to feel better, every day.</p> <p>Lyric is a therapeutic massager and a home wellness companion. It’s designed for display so you won’t forget to use it, and it looks beautiful on any coffee table. </p> <p>It even includes an accessory handle to find those hard to reach places, so you can massage your back, by yourself!</p> <p>Grab yours today for $199 at national retailers like Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, or REI, or get free shipping with the code FTLR at experiencelyric.com.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support</a>