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In this episode, I sit down with a truly inspiring guest — Kat Sethi, who ran her first marathon in Budapest at the age of 50.

Kat’s story is one that every runner, especially those juggling careers, kids, and a million responsibilities, will relate to. From running her first 10K after years away from fitness to training for a full marathon while working full-time, raising three children, and pursuing her studies, Kat’s journey is proof that you can achieve big goals no matter what life throws at you.

We dive into:
- How she went from 5K to a marathon in her late 40s
- Fitting training around a busy family and work schedule
- The role of resistance training in staying injury-free
- Why ticking off sessions (literally!) kept her accountable
- The mental trade-offs and lessons learned along the way

Kat reminds us that you don’t have to be “a runner” to run a marathon — just someone willing to show up, make a few sacrifices, and believe in what’s possible.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to do a marathon, but I just don’t have time…” this is the episode to listen to.

Tune in, get inspired, and remember: it’s never too late to chase that marathon dream.

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