In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Kayla Jeter - NEW Runna Coach, sports psychologist, ultramarathoner, and the powerhouse behind 100 Miles of Summer, the global running movement followed by hundreds of thousands.

A former Division I volleyball standout, her path shifted after a career-changing ACL injury, the loss of both parents, and the heavy reality of stepping away from the sport that once defined her.

What began as running to explore a new city became running for community and purpose - and ultimately a mission to help others grow inside and out.

Kayla’s “1% Better Every Day” mindset, brings empathy, energy, and sports psychology to empower runners to pursue progress over perfection.

We discuss:

🔥 How a D1 volleyball star rebuilt her identity after ACL injury

💔 Navigating grief and caring for her parents through illness

🧠 Why she says “running got me out of my head and into my body”

🌍 The rise of 100 Miles of Summer - now over 260,000 participants strong

🏃‍♀️ Her role in the FURTHER ultramarathon project

✊ Representation in endurance sports (“you can’t be what you can’t see”)

✨ Her mission as a Runna Coach - helping athletes grow inside and out

💭 Her sports psychology toolkit for confidence, self-belief and resilience

Whether you’re navigating a setback, returning to training, or looking for a running community that truly feels like home, Kayla’s story will resonate.

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