Best Katie Proctor Podcasts (2024)

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#614 - Allie Caminiti - My Favorite Workouts 35:03

1h ago35:03

35:03

Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In this episode I am joined b…

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#613 - Stepping Back into the Arena 21:40

2d ago21:40

21:40

In this episode I talk with my friends and Relay co-hosts Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein about my decision to jump back into marathon training and document the entire process. After years of regret and feelings of shame about different aspects of my running life, I finally told myself to knock it off and become the person that you mo…

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#612 - Kelly Vigil: Getting Over/Through Fear, Imposter Syndrome, Perceived Failure 47:22

9d ago47:22

47:22

Kelly Vigil in on the show to talk about a few topics that she has written eloquently about in the past: Mindset, imposter syndrome, using your fears to your benefit, and getting over perceived failures. Kelly is mom of three young kids, runner, certified V.02 run coach, and certified health mindset coach. She has run three 50ks, seven marathons, a…

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#611 - Jess McClain: My Favorite Workouts 37:25

13d ago37:25

37:25

Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In this episode I am joined b…

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#610 - Katie Arnold: The Return of a Running and Writing Legend 58:02

17d ago58:02

58:02

Katie Arnold is back on the podcast and I couldn't be more excited!!! Katie was first on the show in 2019 when we talked about her amazing book Running Home. In this episode, Katie returns to talk about her new book that is out this week, Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. It’s about many things—love, friendship, running, mountains, rivers—an…

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#609 - Mary Johnson: My Favorite Workouts 29:41

27d ago29:41

29:41

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our third episode of t…

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#608 - Dave Proctor: Mindset of a Transcontinental Record Holder 49:27

1M ago49:27

49:27

This episode with Dave Proctor is all about mindset. Dave set the fastest transcontinental time across Canada a few years ago in his second attempt. In doing so, Dave was able to master his mind in a way that is beneficial for all runners, no matter their ability or experience. You can read or listen to Dave's record setting trip in his new book Un…

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#607 - Ron Romano: The Happiest Marathoner 59:17

1M ago59:17

59:17

Ron Romano may be the happiest guy in running. Not only that, he’s worked hard to become one heck of a runner. He’s run 50+ marathons (with a PR of 2:40) and is a veritable wealth of knowledge on all things running. After taking a nine year break from racing he roared back with abandon and became an elite masters runner. He has also become a staple…

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#606 - Jeff Cunningham: My Favorite Workouts 42:37

1M ago42:37

42:37

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our second episode of …

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#605 - Gary Koutsoubos: Losing 75 lbs. and Regaining His Running Life 52:10

2M ago52:10

52:10

From 20 to 40 years of age, Gary Koutsoubos gave up on running. The former high school and junior college runner had put that era of his life in the past. Instead, he opted for a sedentary lifestyle that left him overweight and unhealthy. After turning 40, Gary decided that enough was enough. Now at 48 years old, Gary is one of the best 45-49 year …

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#604 - David Roche: My Favorite Workouts 35:48

2M ago35:48

35:48

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our inaugural episode …

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#603 - Sabrina Little: Why Good People Make Better Runners 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

Can running make me a more moral person? Can striving to be a better person make me a better runner? In The Examined Run, philosopher and ultramarathon runner Sabrina Little asks whether running can be a laboratory for developing our character. She looks at the key ideas in virtue ethics--virtue, vice, exemplarism, moral emotions, and competition--…

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#602 - Kallup McCoy II: To the Edge of Death and Back 1:09:19

2M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Today's podcast is with one of the most inspiring people I've even met. I first met Kallup McCoy II at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando and was immediately taken by his energy and passion. Little did I know that there was much more to this man than the glowing first impressions suggested. Starting at the age of 11, Kallup began his battle wit…

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#601 - Sofie Schunk: Leading by Example and Racing with Type 1 Diabetes 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

Sofie Schunk, an athlete with type 1 diabetes, shares her journey and challenges in managing her condition while pursuing her athletic goals. She discusses the support she received at the Olympic Trials - some of the loudest on the course! In fact, while Sofie was the final finisher in Orlando, few athletes were called out by name more than Sofie. …

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#600 - Roberta Groner: Road to Redemption 50:34

3M ago50:34

50:34

At the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Roberta Groner was ready. She has just had completed the best running of her life, including a marathon PR and first American at the World Championships. Gone were the days of running conservatively while hoping for a negative split. In Atlanta Roberta planned on running at the front with her peers - …

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#599 - Dr. Duriel Hardy: America's Smartest Men's Marathoner 50:44

3M ago50:44

50:44

Today on the podcast we have America's smartest men's marathoner, Dr. Duriel Hardy (that is me calling him that, Duriel is way to humble to even think that sort of thing!). Not only is Duriel brilliant, he has also qualified for the last two Olympic Marathon Trials and done so in his 30's while working an incredibly demanding job. He is also the hu…

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#598 - Nathan Martin: 7th at the Trials and the Most Underrated U.S. Distance Runner 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Nathan Martin, arguably the most underrated American distance runner, just finished 7th at the Olympic Marathon Trials in an impressive 2:11:00. This was the third marathon trials that Nathan has run in and it was his best yet. His career has flown under the radar for nearly a decade. He set an NAIA record with a 2:19 marathon at the college nation…

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#597 - Josh Kalapos: From Last Man In to 17th at the Olympic Trials 1:02:11

3M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

The Olympic Marathon Trials are complete and what a day it was! W are kicking off the next 2-3 weeks of Trials coverage with an amazing person and story. Josh Kalapos was the last seed at the Trials with a quallifying time of 2:18:00. He qualified for the race without a second to space. Then Josh did the improbable - he finished 17th (only one spot…

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#596 - Unlocking the Third Men's Olympic Marathon Spot with James McKirdy and Peter Bromka 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

This conversation with James McKirdy and Peter Bromka explores the top three/top two conundrum in the men's Olympic Trials marathon. The discussion delves into the rules and regulations set by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport, and the impact on American athletes. The concept of unlocking spots for the Olympics is explained, along w…

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#595 - Carrie Bradshaw: 40 Year Old 3:09 Marathoner Returns from Double Hip Replacement 50:36

3M ago50:36

50:36

Today on show we feature someone who has a story that we've never touched on before. At the age of 40, and after years of minor to medium hip and back pain, Carrie Bradshaw was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. That meant that this 3:09 marathoner and mother of two young kids would need two hip replacement surgeries. Wow! This was an incredib…

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#594 - Nico Montañez: Olympic Marathon Trials Preview 45:38

3M ago45:38

45:38

The Olympic Marathon Trials are right around the corner and Nico Montañez is ready for action! Nico details his experience at the 2023 World Championships Marathon in Budapest last August and the wide array of things he took from that experience (travel, prep time, etc.) that are helping him prepare for the trials. He also talks about how his train…

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#593 - Sara Vaughn: Olympic Marathon Trials Preview 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

The Olympic Marathon Trials are two weeks away and we are officially getting into Trials-mode here on the show! Our first Trials preview is with Sara Vaughn. Sara details her 2:23 finish at Chicago, her quick turnaround back into training, getting knocked down by the flu over Christmas, and her thoughts on race-day. Sara also details her daughter K…

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#592 - Pain & Performance: The Revolutionary New Way to Use Training as Treatment for Pain and Injury with Matt Fitzgerald and Ryan Whited 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

Pain is universal. Athletes in pursuit of performance are not strangers to pain—in fact they embrace it. But nothing derails training faster than nagging athletic pain and injury, which all too often land athletes in an endless cycle of physical therapy or leave them sidelined from sport altogether, awaiting surgery. "Pain & Performance" is a tour …

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#591 - The Power of Partnership with Hiruni Wijayaratne and Bethany Sachtleben 35:45

4M ago35:45

35:45

In this special episode of the Rambling Runner Podcast we focus on the power of partnership. Running can feel like a solo endeavor for many of us but it can be so much more. This show is a wonderful example that we can lift each other up when the people we run with and care about are facing difficult situations. Hiruni Wijayaratne and Bethany Sacht…

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#590 - Tim Rossi: Pacing the Women's 2023 OTQ Group at CIM 58:56

5M ago58:56

58:56

In this episode, Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka interview Tim Rossi, who paced the women's OTQ group at the California International Marathon (CIM). They discuss Tim's experience as a pacer and the significance of being part of runners' OTQ journeys. We also talk about managing personal goals while pacing CIM and the challenges of the course. The co…

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#589 - Adam Wood: Going for the OTQ - A Year in Review 50:31

5M ago50:31

50:31

Adam Wood, a former college steeplechaser turned marathoner, discusses his transition to post-college running, narrowly missing an Olympic Trials Qualifying time, and the influence of his BYU program and teammates. Adam highlights the importance of the social aspect in running and the supportive running community in Utah. He shares his experiences …

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#588 - Rachel Drake: Trail Legend Finishes 5th and Nabs 2nd OTQ at CIM 20:07

5M ago20:07

20:07

Trail running legend Rachel Drake joins Matt Chittim and Peter Bromka for an in-person race recap after the California International Marathon. Rachel, who has seven European trail race victories to her name, ran a perfectly executed race to finish 5th and earn her second consecutive OTQ. Last cycle she ran a 2:40 at Grandma's before finishing 59th …

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#587 - Tammy Hsieh: Finish Line Drama and a Miraculous OTQ at CIM 26:37

5M ago26:37

26:37

Tammy Hsieh shares her experience of qualifying for the Olympic Trials at the California International Marathon. She recounts the intense moments leading up to the finish line and the uncertainty that followed after she crossed the finish line with a gun time 2:37:03... but a chip time of 2:37:00. Tammy also discusses her running background and how…

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#586 - CJ Albertson and Mary Johnson at the California International Marathon 53:58

5M ago53:58

53:58

Let the post-California International Marathon fun begin!!! We had another historic weekend at CIM and I'm excited to bring you a boat load of episode over the next two weeks. In this episode we have two pre-race live shows. The first was an interview that I did with Peter Bromka of CJ Albertson. CJ went on to win CIM in his third attempt by taking…

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#585 - Allie Caminiti: Identifying and Getting Past "Micro-Quitting" 40:56

5M ago40:56

40:56

Allie Caminiti is back on the podcast with some important information for runners of all abilities who are having trouble reaching their potential. In this episode, she provides valuable information what is "micro-quitting," how to recognize if it affecting us, why we can all be susceptible to this form of self-sabotage, and how we can stop ourselv…

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#584 - Paul Johnson: Endurance Beast and Naval Officer 1:04:15

5M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

A year and a half ago Paul Johnson accepted an invitation to run the Marine Corps Marathon. Since making that fateful decision Paul has run UTMB, Canyons 100, PR'd the marathon in 2:46, and done much more. It's been a whirlwind that few people could have pulled-off and there is much more to come. In this episode we learn all about Paul's amazing jo…

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#583 - Road 2 CIM: Race Strategy & Logistics with Tamara Torlakson 44:33

6M ago44:33

44:33

In the second of a two episode partnership with the California International Marathon, we are diving into all-things raceday. In this episode, Tamara Torlakson does a deep dive into the granular details of the race course, the pre-race day logistics, great spots for pre and post-race grub, and all things Sacramento. Tamara is the President of SRA t…

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#582 - Mike Carroll: Fulfilling a Promise to His Late Father 59:48

6M ago59:48

59:48

In today's episode I speak with a longtime friend who morphed into the one of the most consistent and best masters runners I know. Mike Carroll and I played at rival high schools yet bonded over off-season hoops. 20 years later he decided to dip his toe into endurance running. Then, the week of his father's passing, he made a promise to his Dad tha…

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#581 - Megan Connolly Morant: WWE Star Runs 3:02 at NYC After Kidney Donation 1:15:18

6M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

In this far-ranging conversation, WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) TV host Megan Connolly Morant talks about it all. We made sure to discuss her recent 3:02 NYC Marathon a few months removed from being a living kidney donor, and the domino effort of that donation. We also talked about: Growing up with big running dreams Balancing elite college r…

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#580 - Road 2 CIM: OTQ Pace Groups and Achieving Dreams 1:13:59

6M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

In the first of a two episode partnership with the California International Marathon, we are exploring the famous CIM Olympic Trials qualifying pace groups. In 2019 Katrina Spratford-Sterling and Henry Sterling made their marathon debuts at CIM with the dream of qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials. Their 2019 experiences were very different but …

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#579 - Gabi Rooker: From All-American Gymnast to Elite Marathoner 55:19

6M ago55:19

55:19

Gabi Rooker has made one of the most unique athletic transformations at the top of the American women's marathoning field - All-American college gymnast to elite marathoner. Gabi eased into running post-college while she tried a handful of other sports. Her talent and hard work soon elevated her to high-level local runner in Minnesota. Her potentia…

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#578 - Road to the Trials with Jereny Rivera: Navigating Low Ferritin and its Significant Symptoms 37:57

6M ago37:57

37:57

Jereny Rivera is back on Road to the Trials and she has an important story to share. At the beginning of this year Jereny was experiencing significant physical symptoms that were impacting her training and her life. Extreme fatigue, hair loss, brittle finger nails, and loss of motivation were among them. These physical symptoms soon began weighing …

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#577 - Racing a Marathon in the Heat 22:39

6M ago22:39

22:39

In another evergreen coaching episode we talk about how best to race a marathon in the heat. We recorded this episode because this the Marine Corps Marathon will be held this weekend in less than desirable conditions and we want everyone to be at their best on race day! In this episode we cover pacing adjustments, cooling strategies, and nutrition …

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#576 - Polly Moody: Massive Knee Injury to a 2:46 at Chicago 56:42

7M ago56:42

56:42

Polly Moody is one badass runner. The full-time teacher and mother of two suffered a massive knee injury two years tearing her ACL and meniscus. The surgery to repair both left her wondering how she'd rebound from a serious surgery as a masters runner. Little did she know that she'd return better than ever! Polly just ran a huge PR of 2:46 at the C…

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#575 - Alex Burks: D3 Runner/Science Teacher Snags an OTQ 56:02

7M ago56:02

56:02

Last weekend I had the immense privilege of watching nearly 40 athletes earn an OTQ marathon time at the McKirdy Micro Marathon. One of those athletes was Alex Burks. In one of the most insightful and powerful conversations we've ever had on this this, Alex describes the last four years in which he persevered through challenges, worked is butt off,…

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#574 - Danni McNeilly: The 31st U.S. Born African-American Women to Break 3:00 53:27

7M ago53:27

53:27

It was a honor (and a blast!) to have Danni McNeilly on the show! She became the 31st U.S. born African-American women to break 3:00 in the marathon at Chicago two weeks ago. It was a result ten years in the making and one that put her in the history books. She also became the fourth women in the Black Roses running club to make The List - an incre…

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#573 - Bridget Chamberlin: Evolution From a 6:30 Marathon to a BQ 1:07:43

7M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

When Bridget Chamberlin ran her first two marathons in her early 20's she was confident that there were two types of runners: The fast runners (which included her college running friends) and slower runners (like her). She was happy and content with that segmentation and loved running for what it was and how it made her feel. However, over the next…

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#572 - Mike Obara: Excelling with Type 1 Diabetes 1:04:29

7M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Mike Obara is a tough and fast masters runner who has run over 20 marathons in the last seven years and a number of ultramarathons. He also has type 1 diabetes. Mike was diagnosed when he was a college soccer player who suddenly lost 25 without explanation. Since then Mike has learned to manage his disease, become an endurance runner around the age…

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#571 - Running Your Best Marathon (Minisode) 14:17

7M ago14:17

14:17

In this coaching minisode I dive into the factors necessary to run your best marathon, the "dream day" fallacy, and what is the biggest hurdle to racing up to your fitness and potential on race day. Sponsor: Janji - Save 15% on the best running apparel, that includes a five year guarantee, with code “rambling” at www.janji.com Learn more about your…

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#570 - Omar Stanley Posadas: Novice Masters Runner to a 3:01 Marathon in 3 Years 45:17

7M ago45:17

45:17

Omar Stanley Posadas started running three years ago as a masters runner. In that very short time he went from novice to a 3:01 marathoner! I couldn’t wait to get Omar on the show to talk all about his incredible improvement, love for the sport, and lessons he’s learned along the way. You can follow Omar on Instagram at www.instagram.com/omar.runs.…

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#569 - Anger, Frustration, and Elation: Handling the Boston Marathon Qualifying Process 56:44

7M ago56:44

56:44

Today I am joined by Laura Galeazzo to talk about how athletes can handle the Boston Marathon qualifying process. This evergreen episode is for athletes who failed to reach the qualifying standard, those who met that standard but were not accepted into the race, and those who qualified were accepted to run Boston. This year we saw the second larges…

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#568 - Road to the Trials with Sara Vaughn: Chicago Marathon Preview 36:05

7M ago36:05

36:05

The Road to the Trials series is back with Sara Vaughn! Sara will be running the Chicago Marathon where she finished 7th with a marathon PR of 2:26 last year. The Chicago elite field is absolutely LOADED and it's sure to be one heck of a race. We also talk about her recent coaching change, the differences in this marathon cycle, her reaction to the…

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#567 - Megan Roche, M.D. and Jacob Puzey: What Marathoners Can Learn from Ultra Runners 1:03:33

8M ago1:03:33

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Today on the podcast we are joined by two legends: Megan Roche, M.D. and Jacob Puzey. In this episode we discuss what marathoners can learn from ultra runners and what closely held beliefs in the marathon road running community aren’t necessarily gospel in the ultra world. Here are some topics we discuss: Running on pavement versus various types of…

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#566 - Road to the Trials with Nell Rojas 33:45

8M ago33:45

33:45

After Nell Rojas finished the Boston Marathon her running life has been a whirlwind. In this episode, she bring her trademark honesty and dives into all of it: Getting back to top fitness after Boston, investing in her health by working with nutritionist and upping her carb intake, and the onset of a stress fracture in her foot that altered her pla…

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#565 - Ryan Gehman: Autism, Running, and Olympic Trials Dreams 46:08

8M ago46:08

46:08

Today we dive into the incredible journey of Ryan Gehman, a 30-year-old post-collegiate runner and the 103rd finisher at the 2023 Boston Marathon, with an impressive time of 2:27 (an 11 minute PR). Ryan describes in detail how running helps him navigate life on the autistic spectrum and is propelling him pursue his dream of qualifying for the Olymp…

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