# Are You Running Your Own Race?: Life Lessons from the Ironman

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Podcast: [Epic Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889)
Published: 2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://epic-stories.captivate.fm/episode/are-you-running-your-own-race-life-lessons-from-from-the-ironman
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Am I Running My Race—Or Someone Else’s? Have you ever caught yourself sprinting through life, ticking off every box, yet wondering deep down, “Is this even my race?” This week, I share how supporting my son’s Ironman journey stirred up that very question for me—and why it might be time for you to ask it, too. What You’ll Hear in This Episode It’s been a while since I sat down for a regular episode, but I felt compelled to unpack the powerful lessons from watching my son finish his first half Ironman and prepare for a full Ironman. Beyond physical endurance, it showed me truths about resilience, momentum, and the sacredness of choosing your own path. I talk about: How most of us inherit our race and stop asking if it fits the life we really want 00:17 Vivid moments from the edge of the starting line, the lonely miles, and the finish that brings transformation 02:39, 06:10 The eight big lessons I took from Ironman—including why momentum matters more than motivation, why rest is essential, and why running alone sometimes shapes us most 03:30, 04:13 The sobering reality that not everyone finishes—and why respecting the journey and acting now matters 06:30 What it means to build forward instead of starting over, and the decision my son made to keep training rather than lose momentum 09:03 That the point of it all isn’t the medal, but the person you become through perseverance 07:16, 10:04 Key Takeaways I don’t have to be ready—just willing. My growth comes when I step forward, even if I’m scared 03:20. Momentum carries me further than motivation. I keep showing up, trusting the process 03:30. Some miles, I have to run alone—but no one finishes alone. My family, friends, and community hold me up 04:13, 05:31. Rest and refueling aren’t rewards—they’re necessities. I need to p…

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