That's Runnable

#7 - The Allure of Goal-Oriented Self-Worth

We can all fall into the trap of associating our self-worth with the outcomes of our running goals. In this Episode, Tommy talks about the risks closely attaching your self-worth to the goals we set ourselves. He covers:Intro: The Allure of Goal-Oriented Self Worth 1. The Trap of Goal-Oriented Identity 2. Emotional and Psychological Risks 3. Physical Risks from Overtraining and Burnout 4. Why Self-Worth Needs a Broader Foundation 5. Healthy Goal-Setting Tips 6. You are so much more than your running achievements<a href="https://www.evergreentrailruns.com/tommy/">Devil's Gulch</a>: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt. With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!<a href="https://sayhi.chat/iq53u">SUBMIT A QUESTION</a>: If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, <a href="https://sayhi.chat/iq53u">click the link here</a> and record a short voicenote, Tommy would love to hear from you :)Be sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode to support the Podcast. Follow Tommy on: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tommyrunpt/">@tommyrunpt</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tommyrunpt">@tommyrunpt</a>

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