# #742 - Dr. Kathryn Zioto: Double Boston, Grit, and Finding Joy in the Process

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Podcast: [The Rambling Runner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rambling-runner-podcast-743308)
Published: 2026-06-17T13:47:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2726

## Resource

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 Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. CurraNZ - CurraNZ is a natural runner’s recovery supplement made from New Zealand blackcurrant extract, with over a decade of peer‑reviewed research showing real‑world gains for everyday runners – better performance, smarter fuelling, and faster muscle recovery. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curranzusa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more, and use the code RAMBLING20 to receive 20% your first order from their website. Tailwind Nutrition - Tailwind set the standard for running nutrition and hydration. Head to ⁠⁠tailwindnutrition.com/RAMBLING ⁠⁠or use code RAMBLING20 to save 20%…

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