Summary: <p>Holly Proulx is a super curious, adventurous learner who is between being a student and full-time worker. She highly driven, motivated and enjoys running.<br> <br> In this episode we talk about:<br> -the intersection between the environment and athletics<br> -being a newer runner<br> -starting out in trail and ultra running<br> -connection in nature and on the run<br> -finding yourself through tragedy and trauma<br> -addiction to progress and doing more<br> -exploring limits with curiosity <br> -valuing life and prioritizing<br> -respecting sleep and nutrition <br> -planning an FKT attempt on the Colorado trail<br> -forging your own path <br> -daring to try something new and not settling<br> -Bravey and running through grief<br> -fun with food and self-acceptance <br> -role models<br> -finding the positivity in your situation <br> -using your skills for good</p> <p>Thank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode.</p> <p>Tracksmith just released their thaw collection, and as the seasons shift yet again, I’m proud to continue this partnership with them. </p> <p>Tracksmith is a brand for committed runners like you and me. People who know that the best part of a busy day is squeezing in a workout. They offer products for training, racing, and rest days, which you know I’m a fan of, and create experiences that make running more rewarding, more connected, and more meaningful. </p> <p>Visit Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun to see some of my favorite pieces, and all orders with the code FORTHELONGRUN will receive free shipping, and 5% of your purchase amount will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation to help find a cure and support those living with Parkinsons. </p> <p>Thanks again to Goodr for supporting this episode.</p> <p>I have a few different styles and love them all. At $25 a pop, you can leave a pair in your car so that you’ll never be without some shades. </p> <p>You can feel good about your purchase too, as 1% of goodr’s annual gross sales (not profits!) go directly to environmental nonprofits working towards making our world a better place. </p> <p>If you’d like to support me and the show, treat yourself to a pair (or two or three) of Goodr and head over to Goodr.com/FTLR and get 15% off your entire order. That’s 15% off at g o o d r dot com slash FTLR. Your face will thank you.</p> <p><br></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>
