Through Their Stride

← Through Their Stride7 Aug · 1 h 10 min

Ep. 48: "I'm Not Broken" | Chiara Bondi On Running, Autism Diagnosis, & Injury

Ep. 48: "I'm Not Broken" | Chiara Bondi On Running, Autism Diagnosis, & Injury7 Aug1 h 10 min

Chiara Bondi is a sub-3 marathoner, but this conversation is about more than a finish time. In 2025, Chiara ran under three hours at the Eugene Marathon and continues to chase big goals in distance running. Later that year, she received an autism diagnosis — an experience that helped her better understand herself and recognize that she was never broken. For Chiara, running and training have provided an important routine: a way to feel structured, grounded, and regulated throughout daily lif...