On today's run to the top podcast, you need to get used to being uncomfortable, both physically and mentally.

The mental side of it I think really is underappreciated. When you go through hard training sessions and when you go through practice races or build-up races, it's all working together. You know, the mind and the body is a system is experiencing that stress and that fatigue and getting stronger for next time.

Welcome to the Run to the Top Podcast from Runners Connect, where it's all about learning from

the best and most inspiring minds in the sport.

Together, we can train a smarter, healthier, and faster running community.

Now here's your host, Stephanie Kay Atwood.

Welcome, this is Stephanie K Atwood, Boston Marathon Qualifier, Coach and Host,

for the Run to the Top Podcast. On today's episode of Run to the Top,

we are talking with Lauren Curley who ran her first marathon ever in a brisk 2 5758.

Lauren started running to relieve stress during her doctorate program in college

and the rest is history.

In addition to a great first marathon time,

Lauren has also done really well in Ultra Racing.

We'll hear more about her first attempt at Boston as well.

We'll meet Lauren in a moment after a brief break to thank our run to the top sponsors.

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