This episode is an intriguing listen to any runner or triathlete: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three pairs of friends who support each other in races as “running sherpas.” Find out what that term means, along with:

-the strength + help provided by these friends;

-the power of psychic bonds;

-how having a sherpa off-loads decision-fatigue;

-the importance of giving tough-love mid-race; and,

-how a phone call changed a marathon finish-time!

Before the first racer-sherpa duo joins at about 11:27, the hosts make timely confessions. In Miles of Books at the end of the episode, Coach Liz does a deep dive into a book about confidence. (Here’s the Miles of Books book group on Facebook.) Shop for cute new merch!

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Running Sherpas: What They Are + Why You Need One