In the Zone

Heather Anderson: overcoming imposter syndrome on the Appalachian Trail


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Ever heard of imposter syndrome? 

 

You'd think that once you set a new record on the PCT* you'd feel like you earned your stripes as a trail runner. 
 

Yet, after doing exactly that, Heather still struggled with self-doubt. She continued to feel as though she was "just lucky". 

 

So, in 2015, Heather set out to overcome this internal story by going after the AT** record. She was ready to prove to herself she wasn't a fraud at all. 

 

This podcast is her story of overcoming imposter syndrome. 

 

Links:

  • www.wordsfromthewild.net 
    • https://www.instagram.com/_wordsfromthewild_/ 
      • https://www.facebook.com/AnishHikes 
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        *a 4300km trail from Mexico to Canada 

        **a 3500km trail on USA's east coast 

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        In the ZoneBy Kobe Blondeel