For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Leadville 100: How Zoë Rom's Self-Compassion and Identity Shifts Led to a Running Breakthrough

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How does a runner go from self-described bench warmer to podium finisher at one of the most renowned 100 milers in the world?


Zoë Rom is a writer and journalist based in Carbondale, CO.


She’s the host and producer of The Trailhead Podcast and Your Diet Sucks, and author of the book “Becoming a Sustainable Runner.”


And she was the second female finisher at the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 Run!


Listen to this episode to hear about:

  • A race day recap of Zoë’s 2nd female finish at Leadville
  • The difference in her mindset compared to her previous Leadville DNF: embracing her multifaceted self, creating space, sharing goals, and running purely for herself
  • Mental strategies and flexible plans that helped her roll with the punches
  • What it felt like to know she was in second place mid-race, and mutual support with women’s first place runner Mary Denholm
  • Goals for the future and why a clear vision matters


    • Stay connected:

    • Zoë on Instagram: instagram.com/carrot_flowers_z 
    • Zoë’s book with Tina Muir, Becoming a Sustainable Runner: www.becomingasustainablerunner.com 
    • 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


      • Other FTLR episodes with Zoë

      • 282. Tina Muir and Zoë Rom: Running for Life, Community, and Planet https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rjg8YvpyYUD3LYPwHkR7i?si=253d4925591b4e67 

      • 117. Failure Makes You a Better Athlete and Human https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yCYgO6UMhaSQ2Bc2psAxC


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        • 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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