running & life lessons from a former olympic-trained athlete
About this episode
Olaa shares personal experiences as a former Olympic-trained athlete and reflects on the lessons learned from sprinting and long-distance running.
This episode is a little different from the usual as I share a side of my story that not many people know — I was once an Olympic-trained track athlete. In this episode, I talk about my background in sprinting, training with Olympic athletes, and what eventually shifted me away from the sport. I also share what it was like years later transitioning from sprinting into long-distance running and the major differences between the two when it comes to training, discipline, mindset, breath, and endurance. I also reflect on a recent 5K run I did after a long break from running. No music, no phone, no distractions — just me, thoughts (that I share), and the mental challenge of pushing through. Whether you’re a runner or not, I hope this episode encourages you to revisit something you once loved, challenge yourself in a new way, and remember that life is much more like a long-distance run than a sprint.
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