In this episode, Lauren Fleshman, runner, coach, mother, co-founder of Picky Bars, and writer, discusses her recent retirement from professional running, the heartbreak of the Olympic pursuit, and what it means to embody Wilder.Lauren covers the following topics:<ul><li>Lauren’s experience leading her first Wilder running and writing retreat</li><li>Why Lauren decided to retire from professional running</li><li>Reflections on the heartbreak at the Olympic Trials</li><li>Lauren’s perspective on the gender and doping issues at the 2016 Rio Olympics</li><li>How Lauren embodies the wilder spirit in her running now</li><li>What’s next for Lauren</li></ul>____ EPISODE LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://runningonom.com/ask-lauren-fleshman/">Ask Lauren Fleshman Series</a></li><li><a href="http://asklaurenfleshman.com/">Lauren's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/fleshmanflyer/">Lauren's Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/laurenfleshman">Lauren's Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://pickybars.com/">Picky Bars</a></li><li><a href="http://www.wilderrunning.com/">Wilder Running</a></li><li><a href="https://littlewingathletics.org/">Little Wing Athletics</a></li></ul>____ For more information and additional content visit <a href="runningonom.com">runningonom.com</a>

Real Talk Reflections on Hiking Oregon and Making Change with Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon

Join Julia Hanlon, creator and host of the Running On Om for insightful conversations with women who have committed their lives to endurance sports and the outdoors. 

In Chapter One of Running On Om, from 2013-2016, Julia embarked on a journey to explore questions of the mind, body and spirit connection with a diverse range of guests. After taking a break from the podcast, from 2019-2020, Julia returned to explore how female endurance athletes and outdoor adventurers navigate these questions and more. Julia is no longer releasing new ROO episodes, but the podcast still strives to empower, inspire, and uplift all who listen to these powerful stories, all the while elevating the women who share them.

Please visit www.runningonom.com for more information.