253. Nick Thompson: Can High Achievers Be Balanced?

<p>Nick is the CEO of The Atlantic, journalist and former editor of Wired, longtime runner and lover of the sport.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <p>-the intersection of running and all aspects of life</p> <p>-the selfishness of running</p> <p>-running through cancer</p> <p>-faster with age</p> <p>-mental training to handle pain</p> <p>-is a balanced life possible?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Nick on Instagram @nxthompson and For The Long Run @forthelrpod</p> <p>Find more about Nick at nickthompson.com</p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Lauren Daniels</strong></p> <p>Thank you to Lauren Daniels for supporting the podcast. Lauren is a realtor helping buyers and sellers in the Greater Denver-Boulder area. With incredible attention to detail, Lauren helped me find the perfect home right near the trails, and made the whole home buying process as smooth and stress-free as possible. So, if you’re even considering buying a home in this area, I highly recommend working with Lauren. You can reach her at <a href="mailto:ldaniels@milehimodern.com"><u>ldaniels@milehimodern.com</u></a>, and let her know we sent you. Follow Lauren on Instagram @lauren.in.colorado</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 and flat out work! I highly recommend you check out and try these products for yourself. One of the best parts is that if you don’t experience benefits on any product within 30 days, Previnex has a no questions asked 100% money back guarantee for a full refund. You have no risk and everything to gain here.</p> <p>Use code FTLR for 15% off your first purchase of any products at previnex.com.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>B