180. Pro Dana Giordano on Betting on Yourself, Taking Risks, and Making Running More Fun

The Strength Running Podcast

Dana Giordano is a middle-distance pro runner for Adidas and the Boston Athletics Association (B.A.A.). Prior to becoming a pro, she worked at Reebok for several years as a Product Manager, while keeping up with running as a lifestyle sport. She was also an All-American at Dartmouth University and reflects often on those years of running.

Dana has had an interesting year as a pro, given the global pandemic that we are all facing. Her impact goes well beyond her performance, as the host of the More than Running with Dana Giordano podcast, where she features stories of women in the sport.

Dana left her job in pursuit of her Olympic dreams and shares the many challenges that she has overcome and continues to deal with. In this episode, we talk about:

• Dana's journey from collegiate runner to pro
• The life on an underdog elite runner
• Training through cold, snowy winters
• Mental skills and mindset to overcome setbacks
• How to keep running fun

Dana's overall humble perspectives and down-to-earth approach makes this conversation very accessible to all runners. I hope you'll come away with a new look at the life of a pro runner and how you can achieve more in this sport as well.

Links & Resources from the Show:

• Dana's Instagram and Twitter
• Check out Dana's podcast
• Children's book: Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb and the Boston Marathon

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