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Have you ever crushed a run—or any big goal—only to be met with silence? No texts. No cheer squad. Just your footsteps?

In this episode of Mile Marker Matriarch, I’m breaking 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.

We’ll talk about the messy behind-the-scenes training miles no one sees, the silence that can feel like cement holding you back, and the freedom that comes when you stop waiting for someone else’s approval.

By the end, you’ll have the tools to redefine success, create rituals that fuel you, and clap for yourself—on and off the run.

Because applause fades. Your strength doesn’t.

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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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