GOING FOR IT: Marathoner Fiona O'Keeffe Shares What It Was Like To Win The Olympic Trials & How She Finds Peace Amidst The Pressure

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Today’s ‘Going For It’ episode welcomes Puma pro-runner Fiona O’Keefe, who punched her ticket to Paris by winning the Olympic marathon trials in February. We talk about how she’s had some time to regroup and get her game face ready for Paris, even with so many eyes on her after the big debut win. Fiona opens up about what helps her stay grounded in the chaos of uncontrollables, and how she gives back to herself so she can remain focused amidst all the outside pressure that comes with representing your country for the biggest moment in sport.

IN THIS EPISODE

What the last 3 months have looked like for Fiona since punching her ticket to Paris (3:06)

Fostering a sense of self belief when striving for lofty goals (6:13)

What about the marathon made it ‘the race’ for Fiona (9:02)

How running makes Fiona feel and when she realized running could be a career (10:50)

Navigating mental health with sport and academics (14:10)

Fiona’s journaling practice and her biggest non negotiables for her to be her best (18:30)

How she gives back to herself within phases of pressure (25:30)

What excited Fiona the most about being able to complete that the Olympic Games (29:25)

What success looks and feels like for Fiona at the Olympic Games (33:50)

The mental pivot to let go of the uncontrollables and refocusing on what’s ahead (36:01)

Rapid fire Q/A with Fiona (47:03)

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