#148 | Identity, Purpose & the Road Back to Running | Kat Edwards Anderson
About this episode
In this episode , Sally chats with ultrarunner Kat Anderson in an honest conversation about the winding road that shaped her life—one filled with unexpected detours, difficult seasons, and a renewed sense of purpose. From growing up in a hardworking family to rediscovering her passion for running, Kat shares how every chapter prepared her for the next. Enjoy!
Other Episode Highlights :
- Why Kat walked away from running—and what brought her back
- The dangers of tying your identity to performance
- How a toxic coach nearly ended her running career
- The power of faith during life's hardest seasons
- Why failure became the foundation of her success
- How CrossFit prepared her for 200+ mile races
- The Cocodona 250 lessons that changed her forever
- What it takes mentally to race at the elite level
- The value of hard work learned from childhood
- How to find purpose beyond winning and losing
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