The “Don’t Shy Away From Hard Things” Runcast

The Runcast with John Richards

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4.6 • 592 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Just because you’re not great at something does mean you shouldn’t try it. Whether you’re just starting your running journey, trying to get back into the swing of things, or preparing for a new challenge in any part of your life, getting the courage to step out of your comfort zone is a huge first step. And with the right soundtrack, maybe things can be a little easier. In this episode of The Runcast, John Richards shares songs from Tunde Adebimpe, Matt Berninger, Sparks and more to help you push yourself a little to feel better about life and the road ahead.

Soft Loft - “Leave the Light On”
Momma - “I Want You (Fever)”
Indigo De Souza - “Heartthrob”
Dazy - “Pay No Mind (To the Signs)”
Deep Sea Diver - “Shovel”
Tunde Adebimpe - “Drop”
Miki Berenyi Trio - “Big I Am”
Cults - “Crybaby”
Matt Berninger - “Bonnet of Pins”
Preoccupations - “Focus”
Sparks - “Do Things My Own Way”
Sea Lemon - “Stay”
The Weather Station - “Window”
Girl and Girl - “Okay”
Sharon Van Etten - “Idiot Box”

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0:00.0	Hey, I'm John Richards. This is the K-E-X-B Runcast. Good to be back for another edition of your
0:06.4	mental health, your physical health, be it a training run, a race, just getting outside.
0:12.7	Hopefully, we motivate you to keep moving, keep running, and take care of yourself and others.
0:18.6	I saw this quote. It's from unknown, actually. It says running is not
0:23.4	about being better than someone else. It's about being better than you used to be. Every time you
0:29.2	run, you're making yourself just a little bit better. So let's get going and we'll start with
0:33.8	Softloft. This is called Leave the Light On here on the K-E-X-B-runcast.
0:37.6	I've got a cheese. You're cleaning your carpet next to mine.
0:50.3	Where is the timing of your space for all of my afternoon?
0:59.0	You leave the light on, you keep the light on with the water end of hot
1:11.6	Oh
1:14.6	Uh
1:17.6	Uh
1:18.6	Uh
1:19.6	Uh
1:20.6	Uh
1:21.6	Uh
1:22.6	Uh
1:23.6	Uh
1:26.6	Uh Uh Uh Uh hands on cheeks
1:33.3	Hands on cheeks This feels like a moment of release
1:39.3	I never want to leave, but after all I swear this is my life.
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