In this episode, we are joined by the wonderful Mirna Valerio, a best-selling author, content creator, and accomplished ultra runner and multisport athlete. Mirna discusses how she learned to embrace new sports and hobbies during a long break from running. Whether you take an intentional or forced break from running, you’ll learn a lot from her discussion on identity, the mental side of a break from running, and more.
In this episode, you’ll learn from her about:
- Identity and running
- How she ventured into other sports, including cycling and skiing
- Mindset shifts from running to broader training
- How to embrace being a beginner in a new sport
- How to know if you should take a break from running
- Why it is beneficial to expand to sports and hobbies beyond running
This episode is sponsored by:
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