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Sep 2024
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8 Lessons from a Marathon (That Have Not...

Sahil Bloom
About this episode

Last weekend, I ran my second marathon in 2:53:38. This was a 4-minute personal best.

During the suffering of miles 20-26 and the journey home after the race, I found myself reflecting on the key lessons from the experience. Interestingly, none of them have anything to do with running.

This piece shares 8 powerful lessons for life from running a marathon.

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