This bonus episode is all about the ups and downs of a running life, filled with actionable advice for every runner. Hosted by Jon Levitt, our guest panel includes Kara Goucher, Briana Boehmer, Noah Droddy, and Sara Vaughn. In this episode we talk about: -why choose running? -combining big goals with a love of the process -dealing with “failure” and setbacks -why run marathons? -defining a great race -mental strategies for self-doubt and fear Catch Noah, Sara, and many former For The Long Run guests racing the US Olympic Marathon Team Trials on February 3rd. Hear more from our panelists on these previous episodes of For The Long Run:  298. Underbirds Flying High: When The Hard Choice Is The Right Choice 228. Kara Goucher: Running Looks Different Now 209. Sara Vaughn: Family Comes First 35. Noah Droddy: A [Really Fast] Blue-Collar Runner 34. Kara Goucher: An Olympian Tackling New Adventures Follow our panelists on Instagram @karagoucher @briboehmer @noah_droddy @smevaughn and For The Long Run @forthelrpod  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support  Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support