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179. Toni McCann | Beyond the Podium: finding meaning in the process

Running long - A trail & ultra running talk

About this episode

South African trail running star Toni McCann joins host Francesco Puppi for an honest and vulnerable conversation about rediscovering her love for the sport, handling pressure after success, and what happens when winning doesn’t feel like winning.

  • What it’s like to find peace in a DNF
  • The hidden emotional cost of success and burnout
  • How Toni reframed pressure and expectations
  • The balance between brand obligations and personal fulfillment
  • Where the future of trail running is heading

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