Striving in Running—and Academia

Chasers of big goals, take a listen: Sarah and Tish chat with Vanessa Corcoran, Ph.D., author of the new memoir It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint, which details her juggling-act of marathon training while pursuing her doctorate degree. Vanessa talks about: -being open about taking bigger risks for potential bigger rewards; -going gluten-free after a Celiac diagnosis while marathon training; -the ways running eases her clinical anxiety; and, -the importance of a strong support network—for running, work, + parenting. Before the guest joins at 17:56, Sarah and Tish commiserate about injuries—and Sarah details her teen son’s recent major dance performances.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Get your sexy on: Enjoy an extended 30-day free trial by going to Dipseastories.com/amr Vita-save: Get 50% off your first Care/of order by visiting takecareof.com and using code AMR50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices