About this episode

The episode explores the narrator's journey of self-acceptance as they confront their identity as a runner.

– I have always told myself I’m not a runner. Race day in November dawned bright and crisp.

Topics covered

• running
• personal growth
• self-discovery

Keywords

• race day
• November
• self-identity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Run On

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