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Podcast: For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Episode: Finding Strength in Struggles: Bailey Kowalczyk's Story of Mental Health and Running
Description: Bailey describes herself as a dedicated friend and dog mom, runner and science nerd. Born into a running family, the sport is in Bailey’s DNA, and today she competes as a professional trail runner for Nike. Bailey opens up about struggles with an eating disorder, toxic coaching and team cultures, and her identity as a runner.Â
In this episode we talk about:
-navigating an ever evolving running identityÂ
-being fuelled by curiosity and the unknownÂ
-the impact of coaching relationships: both good and bad
-mental healt...