Ep. 96 It's Time to Own Your Accomplishments

This episode is an honest, vulnerable reflection on a race that was emotional, challenging, humbling, and surprisingly complicated to process afterward. From the weight of six months of training, to the mental battles that showed up mid-race, to the quiet grief of missing a goal you worked so hard for, I’m sharing what it was really like — both during the miles and after the medal.

I talk about the pressure we put on ourselves as high achievers, how easy it is to downplay our accomplishments, and why missing a goal can make it feel impossible to be proud of ourselves. This isn’t a story about a perfect race or a shiny outcome. It’s about learning how to sit with disappointment without letting it erase everything you’ve done. If you’ve ever worked toward something for a long time, only to feel underwhelmed, empty, or critical of yourself when it’s over, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• The emotional roller coaster of marathon training and race day
• What it feels like when your body and mind start to shut down mid-goal
• Why missing a goal can feel like failure, even when you accomplish something huge
• How people pleasers and overachievers struggle to receive praise
• The tendency to rush to the next goal instead of honoring the one you just reached
• Learning to hold disappointment and pride at the same time

A gentle reminder: You don’t have to earn pride by being perfect. You don’t have to hit every goal for your effort to matter. And you don’t need to move on so quickly that you miss your own growth.

It's time to own your accomplishments. It's time to be YOU!

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