Summary: <p>This episode with Briana Boehmer is the third in a Oiselle-sponsored series with the Underbirds: a team of 5 female athletes being supported by Oiselle in the lead up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. More than an accomplished runner, Briana is a friend, wife, entrepreneur and small business owner, working to leave the world a better place. Unlike the other Oiselle Underbirds, Briana did not qualify for the Olympic Trials, after having to pull out of her goal race due to injury: we discuss this and much more.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p>-growing up fast without a mom</p> <p>-finding family and community through running </p> <p>-from unconfident underdog to Oiselle-sponsored Underbird</p> <p>-overcoming disappointment with community</p> <p>-achieving peak performance: joy in the process and consistency, over pressure to perform</p> <p><br></p> <p>Like what you heard? Tune in next month for episode 4 in the Oiselle Underbirds series. <a href="https://www.oiselle.com/pages/year-of-the-underbird">https://www.oiselle.com/pages/year-of-the-underbird</a> </p> <p>Listen to episode 1 here: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/episodes/289--Underbirds-Flying-High-Molly-Bookmyers-Journey-to-the-Marathon-Olympic-Trials-e2b47qe">289. Underbirds Flying High: Molly Bookmyer's Journey to the Marathon Olympic Trials</a></p> <p>And episode 2 here: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/episodes/293--Underbirds-Flying-High-Ari-Hendrix-on-Racing--Representation--and-Resilience-e2cbaf8">293. Underbirds Flying High: Ari Hendrix on Racing, Representation, and Resilience</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Briana on Instagram @briboehmer and For The Long Run @forthelrpod </p> <p><br></p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support </p> <p><br></p> <p>Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Oiselle</strong></p> <p>This podcast episode is supported by Oiselle, one of my favorite brands in the running space, a running apparel company run by women for women. And this year, the Year of the Underbird, Oiselle is supporting a small group of women leading up to the Olympic Marathon Trials, as well as a series here on the podcast, helping to amplify and share the stories of these resilient athletes.</p> <p>So, if you want to support Oiselle in their mission to help people feel like they belong here, you can check out more about the Year of the Underbird <a href="https://www.oiselle.com/pages/year-of-the-underbird#:~:text=We're%20offering%20the%20Underbirds,and%20support%20for%20developing%20elites.">here</a>.</p> <p>And if you’re in the market for some great running gear, <a href="https://www.oiselle.com/">head on over to their website</a> and use code FTLR10 for 10% off your first order.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Microcosm Coaching</strong></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by the good people over at Microcosm Coaching, our friends TJ David and Zoe Rom.</p> <p>It’s that time of year again, time to jumpstart your 2024 running goals. We love partnering with Microcosm because they truly align on our beliefs for this show - they support their clients through breakthroughs, setbacks and plateaus, and are in it for the long run.</p> <p>Whether you’re running your first 5K, or your tenth 100-miler, the coaches at Microcosm have a personalized training plan designed to fit your life and your goals. Not only will you have a strong relationship with your coach, but you’ll also be part of a community of other people like you to help encourage you, strengthen your commitment and support accountability. Head on over to <a href="https://www.microcosm-coaching.com/">Microcosm Coaching</a> and let them know that the team at For The Long Run sent you. </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support</a>
