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How to Run Like No One's Clapping, Even if They Are
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I've run the Chicago Marathon every year since 2017 and it's my favorite race I've ever run!! I've run over 150+ road races across America (and France!) and The Chicago Marathon has the best crowd support of any race I've ever run!!
The cheers! The signs! And don't forget, the cowbells!
But what about all of those runs leading up to this big moment?
The 4am run before work. The lunchtime quickie on the tread. The lonely 20-miler on a Saturday morning.
Who was clapping then?
As you know, the marathon is only the last 26.2 miles of the journey.
Similar to an iceberg, people can only see the top....the celebratory moment you cross the finish line.
They don't see the broken toe nails, chafing on your thighs, or the mobility work.
During those stretches of road, you may not hear claps.
And if you only run when you hear clapping, you may be tempted to stop, but we're not stopping.
That's why it's essential to learn how to clap for yourself.
On the road.
At home.
At work.
In life.
Because when you can run like no one's clapping, you're unstoppable.
And there is nothing more powerful than a woman who claps for herself.
Are you ready to step into your power?
Listen to this episode of Mile Marker Matriarch, where I break down why running like no one’s clapping might be the most powerful shift you’ll ever make. You’ll learn a 3-step framework to stop chasing external validation, anchor into intrinsic motivation, and build your own internal applause.
Because applause fades. Your strength doesn’t.
Episode Resources (Studies Referenced)
1. The Progress Principle – Small Wins Matter Most
Harvard Business School: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=40692
2. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Review
Psychological Medicine (2022): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9340849/
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Chapters
1. Introduction to How to Run Like No One's Clapping (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Season 2! (00:00:33)
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