Summary: <p>Kara Goucher returns to the show! Check out For The Long Run Episode 34 for the first time Kara was on the podcast.</p> <p>Kara is a mom, race announcer, Oiselle and Altra sponsored athlete still super passionate about running beyond her elite career.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <p>-the transformative power of running</p> <p>-raising an active kid</p> <p>-prioritizing family</p> <p>-reasons to run beyond setting PRs</p> <p>-running grateful and appreciating every mile</p> <p>-redefining goals and expectations</p> <p>-health challenges, illness and injury</p> <p>-aging and masters running</p> <p>-life after elite running</p> <p>-the draw of ultra marathons</p> <p>-differences in mentality between road, track, trail and ultra runners</p> <p>-braking free from the watch and the data</p> <p>-sponsorship in the age of social media</p> <p>-the place for podcasts</p> <p>-success is feeling whole and connected</p> <p>-family running goals</p> <p>-stepping into fear and setting scary goals</p> <p>-shared experiences in running and life</p> <p>Follow Kara on Instagram @karagoucher and For The Long Run @forthelrpod</p> <p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support">https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Freedom Solar Power</strong></p> <p>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://freedomsolarpower.com/"><u>Freedom Solar Power</u></a>, the company I am using to go solar on my house.</p> <p>When I first started looking into solar, I thought it would be a clunky and expensive process.</p> <p>Going solar isn’t as hard as you think it is, and Freedom Solar Power is a turnkey solution focused on educating the consumer and making sure they have all the information they need to make sure going solar is right for them, both financially and as a way to help the planet.</p> <p>With no downpayment required, solar not only ads value to your home and is great for the environment, and might even allow you to save money from day one.</p> <p>Freedom Solar operates in Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Florida, but there are plenty of other great options nationwide.</p> <p><strong>Tracksmith</strong></p> <p>Thank you to <a href="https://www.tracksmith.com/"><u>Tracksmith</u></a> for sponsoring this episode.</p> <p>Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. Their Summer Collection, inspired by the blue hues of summer watering holes, is now available and features staples thoughtfully designed for training. From their race-day-ready Van Cortlandt Singlet cut from Tracksmith’s signature 2:09 mesh, to the Allston Half Tights and Shorts built to provide a sleek fit in a minimal silhouette, these pieces are built to work as hard as you do.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.tracksmith.com/collections/new-arrivals?utm_source=FortheLongRun&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2022"><u>Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun</u></a> 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><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>
