249. India Cook: Marathoners Come In All Paces, Races + Sizes

<p>India is a runner, black woman, and daughter of Beyoncé. She identifies as an advocate for all races, paces, and sizes of athletes, a podcast host, YouTuber, race announcer, running coach and marathoner.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <p>-the power of community and positive peer pressure</p> <p>-back of the pack running and New York City marathon final finishers</p> <p>-more than finish times and paces</p> <p>-finding your why</p> <p>-imposter syndrome as a running influencer</p> <p>-the Run Duo Podcast with India Cook and Tommy Mitchell</p> <p>-owning your running story</p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out the Run Duo Podcast on all platforms and find India on YouTube at Miles from India</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow India on Instagram @i_of_endigo_runs and her podcast @therunduo and For The Long Run @forthelrpod</p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Microcosm Coaching</strong></p> <p>This show is proudly sponsored by Microcosm Coaching. What I love about their style is that it’s coaching the human who runs, not the runner who “humans.” I’ve done a handful of group runs with their crew, and am good friends with several of their coaches and dietitians.</p> <p>Jumpstart your running goals in 2023 with Microcosm Coaching. Microcosm coaching offers individualized training plans and accountability through daily feedback. Your Microcosm coach will hold you accountable to your running potential. They support and empower athletes of all abilities and backgrounds.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://www.microcosm-coaching.com/"><u>https://www.microcosm-coaching.com/</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Previnex</strong></p> <p>This episode is also brought to you by Previnex. Previnex makes clinically effective supplements that promote longevity, performance, and every day health, and they donate vitamins to malnourished children with every customer order.</p> <p>From firsthand experience, I can tell you that Previnex supplements are awesome an