Running superstitions

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Running superstitions

FromThe Runner's World UK Podcast

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Jan 12, 2021

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Do you have certain pre-run rituals you can't go without? Sports psychologist Josie Perry joins us to discuss the pros and cons of running superstitions. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jan 12, 2021

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The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running, here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, news, advice, in-depth discussion and much, much more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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