Are You A Good Teammate?
Not just to others, but also — to yourself.
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I cried standing alongside the finish line of Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon, last week. For those unfamiliar with the event, it’s a high school cross country meet that brings together individual and club qualifiers from eight regional championships to compete for thw national championship. One by one, teenagers completed the 5K effort after putting it all out there. One by one, collapsing just feet from mine. One by one, peeling themselves off of the ground and making their way slowly to teammates, helping them find their footing and then falling into each others arms after a hard fought race. The camaraderie was beautiful, as was seeing the care and concern between each and every participant.
Shortly before the race, I sat down with Chris Bennett, Nike Running’s Global Head Coach, and we talked about the beauty that is teamwork (the episode will be live Monday). The opportunity we all have well past our high school years to lift one another up in good times and bad. To lean on one another for support, and rally together, too.
And then I had a thought — what if each and every day you chose to show up for yourself like you would a teammate? A hug before hard efforts. A pep talk, too. A sense of understanding when something goes off the rails. Sure, it’s easy to allow negative thoughts to seep in. But what if you made the conscious choice to be your biggest cheerleader, each and every day?
It’s a beautiful thought, and an even more beautiful opportunity.
Keep hurdling,
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
I’m Listening To: Joan Benoit Samuleson on Laughter Permitted
The goat! Marathon pioneer Joan Benoit Samuelson joins Laughter Permitted to talk about being the first woman to win gold in the marathon at the 1984 Olympics, how running is about storytelling for her and, at the age of 65, what her next marathon goal is.
I’m Reading: How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free by Alex Elle
In How We Heal, Alex Elle (peep her episode, here) offers a life-changing invitation to heal yourself and reclaim your peace. Inside: Essential techniques for self-healing, including journaling rituals to cultivate innate strength, accessible tools for processing difficult emotions, and restorative meditations to ease the mind.
Gear I’m Loving: Vital Performance Protein Powder
From Chelsey: “I had to switch up my protein supplement when I became pregnant, and I've really been liking the chocolate vital performance protein powder. I am a bit picky when it comes to protein powder taste, and this one is the perfect amount of sweet but not overpowering. Blend it with some milk of your choice, nut butter, spinach (always getting the extra veggie), banana, and a few ice cubes for a sweet yet nutrient-packed breakfast or snack on the go!”
Quote I’m Loving: “Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.”
― T.S. Eliot
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🎧 NEW EPISODE: 232. Molly Seidel, Marathoner & Olympic Medalist
Welcome Molly Seidel back to the show! Chatting with the Olympic Bronze medalist this week about what's been happening since Tokyo. We talk about what life's like training and living in Flagstaff, plus her recent decision to open about a relapse of her eating disorder. Molly shares the moment she knew she needed to ask for help before the 2022 World Championships, and her feelings on what success could look like moving forward as a healthy, clean athlete. Plus: Her gratitude toward her boyfriend Matt, the difficulty of navigating trauma on a global stage, and a fun surprise from USADA to finish things off.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or disordered eating, you are not alone. There are resources available to you, including the SAMHSA national hotline, at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
🎧 NEW EPISODE: #HURDLEMOMENT: An Expert Reveals 2023’s Biggest Health and Wellness Trends
This week I'm connecting with Abbey Stone! She’s the Vice President of Content at Well+Good, and she’s here to talk to me all about their 2023 wellness trends. To find them, their editorial team asked experts, dug into the data, and scoured the market. And now, they've called it: These are the biggest trends and most groundbreaking innovations that will dominate the wellness conversation — and your well-being — in 2023.
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