Kara Goucher Interview | Running, from the Olympics to the Trails

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kara Goucher is a true legend of the running world, from competing in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, to a bronze medal at the 2007 World Athletics Cross Country Championships (formerly IAAF), to the women’s fastest-ever half marathon, and third overall at the 2009 Boston Marathon! In this interview she discusses the importance of being vulnerable, challenging yourself, leaning into things that make you feel anxious and how much you can learn from something you’re not good at. Kara Goucher also talks about aging, transitioning as an elite athlete, and entering the new exhilarating realm of trail running. Try to keep pace with this awesome woman and a great interview! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LESSONS </span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find out how good you can get </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be ready to pounce</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Appreciate each experience </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be vulnerable and challenge yourself</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Never be too afraid to try</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lean into things that make you anxious </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s good when your not good </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not winning doesn’t mean it isn’t worth doing</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t be afraid to age</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do scary things</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Try a trail run! </span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LIN