Phoebe Robinson is best known as a comedian, writer, actor, producer, and cultural powerhouse — co-host of Two Dope Queens, interviewer of Michelle Obama, bestselling author, and founder of Tiny Reparations Books. But in 2023, after a breakup and on the edge of turning 40, Phoebe decided to try something that had never clicked before: running. What began as a simple 5K training plan has evolved into marathons, strength cycles, Hyrox races, and a full-blown love affair with movement. In this conversation, Phoebe talks about embracing the discomfort of being a beginner, why running mirrors stand-up comedy, and how honoring your commitments builds confidence far beyond the miles. We explore the mental freedom she finds on the treadmill, the joy of the final finishers in New York, and the discipline, humor, and heart it takes to keep moving when things get hard. This is a funny, honest, and encouraging look at what happens when you give yourself permission to grow — slowly, imperfectly, and entirely on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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