#742 - Dr. Kathryn Zioto: Double Boston, Grit, and Finding Joy in the Process

Prepare to be inspired by Dr. Kathryn Zioto, a remarkable athlete balancing a busy medical career, motherhood, and ultra-distance running. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey, including running the double Boston Marathon, her insights on mental resilience, and how her diverse background in figure skating, road, and trail running shapes her approach to challenges. Discover how prioritizing joy, process, and support keeps her motivated to pursue ambitious goals.

Main topics:

Kathryn’s journey from figure skating to ultra running

The wild story involving a airplane emergency that led to her first trail race

Her experience running the double Boston

Balancing athletic pursuits with a demanding career and family life

Mental toughness and the role of patience and delayed gratification

The group dynamics and pacing during her ultramarathon efforts

How her professional background informs her resilience and self-talk

The importance of love for the process in long-term consistency

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