For The Long Run

Carolyn Highland is a writer, teacher, outdoor enthusiast, trail runner, back-country skier and self-professed amateur dabbler in many things. Fun fact: Carolyn and Jonathan went to the same elementary school! In this episode we talked about: -always trying to have fun all of the time -pursing a love of the outdoors -doing things you thought you couldn’t do -pushing past limits -adventure -challenges in running preparing you for life -avoiding the comparison trap by staying present and focusing on the process -snack breaks and hill climbs -enduring in running and beyond -writing to connect with others -dialing in and slowing down for opportunities in the here and now -choosing to have fun -the practice of gratitude and staying present -therapy and mental health -overcoming disordered relationships with food and exercise   -feeling connected to your past and future selves -treating your body as a gift and not a punishment -taking things in chunks, mile by mile -easy is overrated, the lows make the hi