For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running Make Time for Triathlons and Ultramarathons Even with a Packed Life: Pro Runner Allison Baca
May 16, 2025
54:22
Hoping to make time for your goals even when you have a million obligations to manage?
Allison Baca is a professional trail runner for HOKA. She juggles parenting a 3-year-old and working full time in finance while squeezing in training to compete in big mountain races.
Listen to hear about:
- Getting into endurance sports with triathlons and transitioning to trail running
- Challenges of balancing training, work, and family life
- Alignment of values with Allison’s sponsor, HOKA
- Importance of picking races responsibly in order to not over-race
- Positive influence of running on physical and mental health
- Impact of small victories on overall well-being
- Running community and desire to inspire and support others
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