S01 E28 - The Joys of Finishing Last
Summary
Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons discuss the psychological challenge of finishing last in races, sharing personal stories of slowing down due to age and injury. They humorously recount Esther’s hamstring pain from long train journeys and her struggles with gym workouts, while also touching on Josh Kerr’s mile record. The episode concludes with advice on heel pain, menopause symptoms, and an invitation to their upcoming live recording in Brighton.
Topics discussed
Pepsi and Toyota Advertisements
Intro and Esther's terrible call center job
Running in the heat and train-induced hamstring pain
Rome Half Marathon prep and train ticket disasters
The concept of coming last in races and CrossFit
Accepting slower times and ego checks
Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record
Pepsi, Toyota, and ChatGPT Advertisements
Gym struggles and the search for a comfortable swimsuit
Nudist beaches, storage under breasts, and Victorian suits
France holiday plans and the David Cameron photo joke
Live podcast announcement and mental health in running
Heel pain, hormones, and period pain
Holiday food plans and sign off
Esther's Edinburgh Fringe show and final ads
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