In a DST first, Sami is joined by Olympic middle-distance runner Colleen Quigley. They start with the story of how she got into running and made her way to the 2016 Rio games. She tells us about training for steeplechase, overcoming injuries, and setting “nugget goals” that lead to success. They talk about how to avoid counting calories and when to get strict about what to eat if you’re in training mode. Plus, Colleen give us some inside info on the party culture at Olympic Village. Next, she tells us what it takes to get the runner’s high that everyone’s always talking about, and shares her experience working with a sports psychologist. They talk about using a bullet journal to maintain a habit tracker. Is habit tracking the solution to fixing your health routine? They play a game of “Would Your Runner?” all about food and fitness training. Finally, they close out the show with a listener email about the struggle to keep up with everyone around you when training for an athletic competition.

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