For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

How to Turn a Setback into Two Steps Forward with Pro Runner Fiona O’Keeffe


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How do you stay motivated after a big setback or injury?


Fiona O'Keeffe is a professional runner with the PUMA Elite team based in North Carolina. After graduating from Stanford in 2020, she made the move to the East Coast and found success on the roads under the guidance of Alistair and Amy Cragg.


Listen to hear about:


- Balancing competition and community

- Process goals and setbacks as opportunities for growth

- PUMA’s support and how they value their athletes 

- Not being afraid to take chances

- Enjoying the day-to-day aspects of running 

- Using gratitude for reflection and staying grounded



Stay connected:

- Fiona on Instagram: instagram.com/fiona_okeeffe 

- For The Long Run Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/forthelrpod

- Jon Levitt on Instagram: instagram.com/jwlevitt

- Join the For The Long Run email community: for-the-long-run.beehiiv.com




This episode is supported by Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.

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