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180. Anthony Lee: "Running saved my life"

180. Anthony Lee: "Running saved my life"

FromFor The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running


180. Anthony Lee: "Running saved my life"

FromFor The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Sep 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Anthony is more than, in his words, just a regular average Joe. He is a mountain, trail and ultra runner who loves challenging races, a restaurant worker, nature lover, and member of the Boulder outdoor community.
In this episode we talked about:
-running long and running steep
-growing up an unlikely runner
-making big health and fitness changes
-running for a better life
-focusing on the moment
-winning races
-the allure of the 100mile race distance
-mentorship and learning from others
-goal setting
-time on feet versus mileage
-redefining limits and facing fears
-happy running
-racing Ouray 100 miler
-problem solving on the run
-finding success in the training process
-community and spreading joy
-taking pride in his Asian American identity

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support
Released:
Sep 24, 2021
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