327. Embracing Discomfort: Kirsten Ferguson On Running Her First Marathon, Overcoming Injury & Stepping Into Your Power

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There’s no one I’d rather debrief the marathon with than the ever-inspiring Kirsten Ferguson. We're sitting down to talk through those special 26.2 miles in detail and the journey to the marathon starting line over the past 16 training weeks with her. Beyond the training cycle, we also get deep into Kirsten’s journey from a holistic view, starting with a gnarly injury and major setback that paused her marathon journey for a while.

The Peloton instructor takes us through the months on the road to recover where she truly struggled both physically and mentally and how she turned to her community for strength. We talk about the nerves that come with stepping into the unknown and how Kirsten keeps those feelings at bay as well as what she’s excited about and looking forward to post 26.2.

IN THIS EPISODE

The moment Kirsten committed to the marathon (4:02)

Kirsten’s mentality post-hip surgery and how she turned to her community for strength (7:12)

How to know when you are fully ready to move on and recognizing growth (10:45)

Finding grace and cultivating positivity to meet yourself with where your at (15:23)

Feelings from finishing her first half marathon and most unexpected lessons from training (18:15)

The reason Kirsten chose to run most of her training runs solo (31:27)

A glimpse inside Kirsten’s headspace in those 26.2 miles of her inaugural marathon (38:08)

How Kirsten’s vision came to life running up to her Peloton family (48:34)

The memory of embracing her daughters at the finish line (51:00)

Kirsten’s biggest takeaway from the race and what’s next for her (56:50)

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