Summary: <p>Katie is a writer, runner, mother, human, aspiring zen student, mountain lover, wanderer and seeker, in an order that changes with the day.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <p>-using writing and storytelling to work through problems and difficult emotions</p> <p>-curiosity and creativity</p> <p>-the human experience</p> <p>-staying present with the process rather than always looking forward and chasing more</p> <p>-stillness and meditation</p> <p>-being open to possibilities and holding goals lightly</p> <p>-looking within for answers and doing what moves you</p> <p>-identity</p> <p>-the zen of running and flow</p> <p>-the purpose of races</p> <p>-gratitude and humility</p> <p>-ultra running and going long</p> <p>-psychology and mindset when running gets hard</p> <p>-connecting with nature</p> <p>-grief and running</p> <p>-Katie’s memoir: Running Home</p> <p>-fearlessness</p> <p>Thank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode.</p> <p>Tracksmith just released their spring 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>This episode is brought to you by Performance and Recovery Labs, in Boulder Colorado. </p> <p>PR Labs is all about truly collaborative care between practitioners. Women owned and women led, they’re a group of sports med pros who are invested in fully supporting their clients and goals with their hybrid care option which lets you build you own sessions. </p> <p>They have PT, sports massage, dry needling, and Chiro, and will be adding an infrared sauna and a cold saltwater plunge pool to round out their recovery options. They’re cash-pay, and can supply you with invoices and notes to submit to your insurance company. If you live, or find yourself in Boulder, Colorado, check them out and let them know I sent 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>
