In this inspiring podcast episode, join mountaineer, coach, and author Lisa Thompson as she shares her incredible journey from being an unathletic kid in Illinois to becoming a seasoned mountaineer in Seattle. Discover how defiance led her into the world of mountaineering and how she found her true purpose along the way. Lisa's story will ignite your own passion for adventure and inspire you to uncover your 'why' in pursuit of your passions. Learn why understanding your motivation is crucial in overcoming challenges and achieving your mountain climbing goals. Let Coach Lisa Thompson guide you in harnessing your 'why' to enrich your experiences, push through difficulties, and make every climb an elevation of your life.

Key topics Lisa covers include:

• [00:00:40] Choosing Your Why: The Defiant Path to Mountaineering
• [00:03:01] Finding My Why in the Mountains
• [00:06:57] Understanding your why: The importance of digging into your motivations for adventurous pursuits
• [00:20:53] Finding Your Why in Mountain Climbing

Resources

Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy

Community and Engagement Links

lisaclimbs.com

alpineathletics.net