💬 "It’s easy to suffer when you’re fighting for a podium — it’s harder, but more meaningful, when you push through on a bad day." – Francesco Puppi

Francesco Puppi is so back! After an outstanding 2025 season — winning five out of seven world-class races and finishing top 10 at the World Championships — we dive into what it all means beyond the podium.

In this inspiring and honest conversation, Francesco reflects on his biggest season yet, from Transgrancanaria to CCC, and shares how he balances success with humility. We talk about confidence, self-doubt, and staying grounded even when results exceed expectations.

Francesco opens up about his mindset after tough moments at the World Championships, the value of community and mutual support, and the process behind his emotional CCC documentary “Going Further.”

He also offers a deeply personal message to his younger self — about trusting your intuition, asking for help, and embracing vulnerability.

"It’s okay to struggle and to ask for help — that doesn’t make you weaker, it makes you human." – Francesco Puppi

Thank you, Francesco, for another heartful and insightful talk.🎧 Tune in now!

🔗 More about Francesco Puppi

– 🎬 CCC Documentary “Going Further”

– 🎙️ Previous Episode with Francesco (#140)

– 🎧 Running Long Podcast by Francesco Puppi

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