Everyone will enjoy this introspective-yet-lively episode recorded in front of an audience in Portland, Oregon: The guest is author and ultrarunner Katie Arnold, whose latest book is Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams, Katie details: -why she runs by feel rather than time or distance; -“eating the grief” after a horrific rafting accident;-subtle shifts in mind and body that helped her heal; -using music strategically in ultramarathons; and,-how she understands Zen because she understands running. Katie jumps into the episode almost immediately. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for$10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.orgChic, sporty style: Get 20% off your first order at Vuori.com/amr

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