Prepare to be inspired by Dr. Kathryn Zioto, a remarkable athlete balancing a busy medical career, motherhood, and ultra-distance running. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey, including running the double Boston Marathon, her insights on mental resilience, and how her diverse background in figure skating, road, and trail running shapes her approach to challenges. Discover how prioritizing joy, process, and support keeps her motivated to pursue ambitious goals.
Main topics:
Kathryn’s journey from figure skating to ultra running
The wild story involving a airplane emergency that led to her first trail race
Her experience running the double Boston
Balancing athletic pursuits with a demanding career and family life
Mental toughness and the role of patience and delayed gratification
The group dynamics and pacing during her ultramarathon efforts
How her professional background informs her resilience and self-talk
The importance of love for the process in long-term consistency
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