All In Run Club Podcast - by Lee Grantham
RUNNER'S Honest Truth About The Dark Side of Running
15 Mar 2025
📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip00:00 Intro01:32 Hobby to Professional03:04 The realities of competing04:41 Michael Jordan and Ronnie O'Sullivan06:14 Cristiano Ronaldo07:49 The Illusion of Balance in Life08:29 Summary▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🚨If this podcast helped you: share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :)▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!📺 Watch some of my top videos:• How My Marathon Training Evolved: From 4:25 to 2:21https://youtu.be/OemkRpSdDhg?si=l95kOVFIGtxCSgNl• Unlock Your Potential: The 20-Minute Running Revolution!https://youtu.be/GiKfLLUU2Fo?si=gU8ZR0g5sMaORZmp• My Marathon Journey from 3:25 to 2:37 in 11 Monthshttps://youtu.be/FWBiOVw983g?si=va8nHGUtP3z0941CDiscover the dark side of being a runner in this eye-opening podcast. Find out why running isn't always as perfect as it seems and the challenges that come with it.What’s the worst thing about being a runner? It’s a question I was asked recently, and it got me thinking. In this podcast, I dive into how running, a sport that brings so many positive changes to our lives, can also have its downsides. From my personal journey as a professional athlete to the psychological and social challenges, I explore the complexities of what it truly means to dedicate your life to running.Becoming a professional runner transformed my hobby into a job—and not just any job, but one that demanded an incredible level of commitment. The biggest challenge wasn’t the training or the races, but rather the intense competitiveness I developed with myself. This drive, while key to my success, made me selfish with my time, placing running at the center of everything. It wasn’t easy, and I wonder how other runners navigate these same struggles.I also reflect on examples from other sports:1. Michael Jordan and basketball: His relentless pursuit of greatness.2. Cristiano Ronaldo and football: The discipline and sacrifice it takes to stay at the top.3. Lance Armstrong and cycling: The obsession with winning at all costs.These athletes, like many runners, embody the highs and lows of chasing excellence.In This Podcast, You’ll Learn:• How running can transform your life in both positive and challenging ways.• The mental toll of being highly competitive with yourself.• How professional athletes balance—or fail to balance—their lives around their sport.• Tips to reflect on your own running journey and find balance between discipline and joy.Let’s explore together: Is the “worst thing” about running also what drives us to be better? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!#RunningLife #CompetitiveRunning #RunnerMindset #RunningChallenges #MarathonTraining #RunningJourney #AthleteMindset #EliteAthletes #RunnersHigh #LifeOfARunner #marathontraining #runningtips #running #5krunning #marathonrunner #sub-3-marathon Music track: Back in Time by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background Music
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