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Podcast: For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Episode: Shea Aquilano's Journey from Imposter Syndrome to Nike Athlete
Description: There's a common misconception in ultra running that it's all about toughness, but Shea Aquilano believes gentleness is more important.Shea currently resides in Boulder, CO and focuses on ultra-distance trail events. At 24, she is a 2x US Mountain Running team member, and pro runner for Nike ACG. Shea loves a good pickle and has a knack for rationalizing almost any experience into a good one.Jon chats with Shea about:setting intentional pre-race goals and success definitionspursuing longer trail running distances over shorter formatsmoving to Colorado...