Episode 155: Racing Into Fitness and Letting Go of Expectations

This week, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen catch up after a whirlwind stretch of racing that took Hillary from Montana to Colorado, California, Washington, and Canada as she navigated her return to competition following injury. Hillary shares what it was like to line up for races without feeling fully prepared, why she decided to race her way back into fitness, and how letting go of expectations helped her rediscover the fun in competing.

They dig into the psychology of performance, including the difference between approaching competition as a threat versus a challenge, why focusing on the process rather than the outcome can lead to better performances, and how athletes can redefine success when things don't go according to plan. Hillary shares practical strategies for managing race-day anxiety, building confidence, and finding joy in the process, while Corrine reflects on her own changing relationship with running during pregnancy.

They also discuss new findings from the Women's Sports Foundation on the barriers keeping girls out of sports, from cost and access to representation and belonging, and what those findings mean for the future of women's athletics.

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