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56. YiOu Wang: From the Trails to the Trials

56. YiOu Wang: From the Trails to the Trials

FromFor The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running


56. YiOu Wang: From the Trails to the Trials

FromFor The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Mar 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week's episode is with YiOu Wang. YiOu is a trail and ultra runner who lives and trains in Northern California.
In this episode ahead of the Olympic Trials, we discussed:
-qualifying for the Trials due to a last minute race change
-training for the Trials as a trail runner
-lessons learned from the trails that carry over to the roads
-her "couch to Boston Marathon Qualifier" while living in Boston
-going up in distance beyond the marathon
-sponsorship and social media as a pro athlete
-"luck is when preparation meets opportunity"
-being process focused vs results oriented
-her travels
-and more!
Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/ywangruns/ and https://twitter.com/Magicsquid

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Released:
Mar 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. The cover photo is my Why: finishing my first 50k, which was a last minute change of plans due to TNF50 cancellation, supported and surrounded by some of the best humans in the trail running world. Logo designed by Vanessa Wolfe Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support