The People Run Podcast

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#58 This Wasn't the Plan: From 3:15 to a 2:46 Marathon | Sydney Levenfeld

#58 This Wasn't the Plan: From 3:15 to a 2:46 Marathon | Sydney Levenfeld28 jul33 min

Sydney Levenfeld never expected running to change the direction of her life. After being diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020, running became a safe space during a difficult period. What started as a way to cope eventually led to a 3:15 debut marathon in Chicago, a growing belief in what she was capable of, and ultimately a 2:46 marathon PR. Sydney joins the podcast to talk about finding confidence through running, her rapid marathon progression, learning to love the training process, the workouts...