166. Shelby Johnson: Exploring the Why ahead of her first 100

Shelby Johnson is a mom of three, an army wife, physician assistant, runner, lover of mountains, and Colorado native. In this episode, we talked about: -exploring the Why, and how to do so -her start as a runner -balancing it all -going up in distance -lessons learned via ultra marathons -setting a big scary goal -the process of committing to a 100 mile race -what she is scared of -what excites her -mental health -and much more! This episode is brought to you by PickyBars and beam. As the days start to warm up and get longer, a cool down routine in the evening becomes even more important.  Did you know you can get a subscription to beam’s dream powder? It’s what I use most nights before bed to help with a refreshing night’s sleep. When you subscribe, you’ll get the dream blend with a bunch of perks like even better pricing, free shipping, a free mug, and a drink frother just for signing up. Dream helps me wind down at night and it’s made with compounds like melatonin and magnesium that support a better night’s sleep. Make sure to use code FTLR at checkout for an extra 15% off on top of the 20% discounted monthly rate! This week’s episode is also sponsored by PickyBars.  I’ve been a customer of their real food based bars since their early days, and they get better every year. You can eat the before, during and after a workout (or anytime, really!) and they’re created from a need to have a performance and real food bar.  One of my favorite fueling choices, they offer a variety of flavors including chocolatey, savory, fruity, spicy, and everything in between. Check them out and grab an exclusive FTLR listener discount at pickybars.com/FTLR!

Om Podcasten

Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all. Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.