Every runner who's been at it for a few weeks or more will know the magical feeling of "getting better at it". Running feels like hard work at first, but once you get into a groove, start building fitness and stamina, you soon find yourself reaching for more; more mileage and better times.

In this episode of Making HER Runner we're talking to her, who is maybe a little afraid to push the boundaries on what's possible.

Our guest today, Andriana Cronje, aka Andy, helps us approach fear and failure head on by reminding us that it's okay to take risks when you have the right people supporting you and self-confidence, self-compassion and a little bit of competitiveness goes a long way.

We chat:

• what it's like to be coached, follow a plan and train for a big goal.
• Andy's Cape Town Marathon race day experience - spoiler alert: it didn't go according to plan.
• What we learn from failure and getting back onto the horse.
• The value of friendships, retaining balance in your life and and making time for things that matter.
• Changing up your goals to include those that enrich your life and remind you of the joy of running.

Keep an eye out on the BURNT social media pages for more information about the Summer Run Series. https://www.instagram.com/burnt.studios/