In this conversation, Kara Goucher discusses her running career, the simplicity of running, the dangers of following training trends, and the charm of unpolished podcasting. They also talk about bringing back retro running fashion, the possibility of turning 'The Longest Race' into a movie, and Kara's ethical stance on Nike. In this conversation, Kara Goucher discusses her experiences with Nike and the Oregon Project, as well as the influence of her grandpa on her running journey. She shares her anger and disappointment with the unethical behavior she witnessed and the toll it took on her body and spirit. Despite the challenges, Kara has found strength and is focused on being happy and free. The conversation concludes with a playful proposal for Kara to venture into the world of ultra marathons.
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement
00:24 Kara Goucher's Magazine Covers
03:07 The Danger of Following Training Trends
04:34 Creating Waves and Controversy
05:50 The Dumbest Training Trend
06:36 Reinventing the Wheel in Running
07:37 Bringing Back Retro Running Fashion
08:36 The Return of Striped Cotton Tubers
09:27 The Charm of Unpolished Podcasting
10:44 Talking About Running with Millions of Listeners
12:17 Creating a Movie from 'The Longest Race'
16:14 The Book 'The Longest Race'
24:48 Kara Goucher's Coles Cash
26:16 Ethical Stance on Nike
27:59 The Nike Dilemma
31:12 The Influence of Grandpa
32:46 The Start of Kara's Running Journey
34:58 The Support of Grandpa
43:20 Joining Nike and the Oregon Project
50:56 The Dark Side of Nike and Alberto Salazar
57:33 Finding Strength to Speak Out
01:00:58 The Ultra Marathon Proposal
Kara's book "The Longest Race" is now available on paperback wherever you get your books.
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