About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving relationship with running as life circumstances change, featuring personal reflections from both hosts.

This week, Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger step back from training plans to talk about something endurance athletes rarely discuss: how our relationship with running is supposed to change. Corrine reflects on IVF, pregnancy, and becoming a mom, while Keely shares what it feels like to make room for medicine, a demanding new career, and a different version of athletic life. They explore identity, uncertainty, the pressure to be all in or all out, and why allowing sport to evolve doesn’t mean it matters any less. It’s an honest conversation about who we become when the lives we’re building grow bigger than running. Follow Us: FeistyFest Details and Registration: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/ Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/ @feisty_media @trail.society Support our Partners: Use the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.com ProBio: Use code Trail20 for 20%-off orders (30%-off + free shipping w/ subscriptions) at https://www.probionutrition.com/ rabbit: Visit https://www.runinrabbit.com/ use code: SEPTEMBERTRAIL10 for 10% off.

People in this episode

Host: Keely Henninger

Guest: Corrine Malcolm

Topics covered

• running
• identity
• endurance athletes
• life changes
• motherhood
• career transitions
• athletic evolution

Keywords

• running
• identity
• IVF
• pregnancy
• athletic life
• career
• endurance

Sponsors

Tifosi Optics, ProBio, rabbit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FeistyFest

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