Katie and Phil catch listeners up on where they are on the journey, taking long strides to cover important aspects of their first year running. Despite mom guilt, injuries, and other setbacks they stick with it and gain unexpected insights about their own resilience and the sport of running. Katie shares about how an impromptu mentor and fellow mom helped her expand her perspective of what kind of runner she could be, including an awkward run in at the shoe store. The episode wraps up with a mindfulness exercise, as Katie prepares to go out for her morning run.  

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