Ron and I discuss the pros and cons of having 'runner' as your identity. We delve into when this is a good thing and when it goes too far. • The aim isn’t to care less about running. It’s to make sure running isn’t carrying all the weight on its own. A broader identity makes you a better runner. You make clearer decisions on race day, you recover properly instead of panicking, and you can take a DNF without it breaking you.