Running, Reading, and Leadership Tips with Two-Time Olympian Kim Conley

Season 2, Episode 100 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from Kim, two-time Olympian about the two important Rs running and reading in her life, as well as what it means to be a female entrepreneur and coach with Next Best Run, training athletes from all over the world.  “Running has given me so much – so many of my best friends, my husband. It’s taught me about putting in the work and then just seeing results over time…Now in any endeavor I pursue, I go into it with that mindset of water on a stone- you just keep chipping away and doing good work, stay consistent, and look for ways to just move up one rung of a ladder at every time.” Kim Conley in an interview with Dominique Smith on Lactic Acid Podcast.  On this Seeds of Sunshine:Kim Conley’s childhood lesson is to really believe in ourselves and go after the things we want to achieve.We talk about the two important Rs in Kim’s life: running and reading.One of Kim’s goals for next year is to run the Brooklyn half marathon, which she won this year and absolutely loved the energy. Kim thinks it is important to stay consistent in running life and business.Kim believes that lofty goals need to be broken down into manageable steps, and then we can go after them.Kim shares her big dreams and goals that she wrote in her high school journals.There is a connection between running and reading because you have to develop patience, perseverance, and consistency.Kim loves to read not only because it is a great recovery in between her running sessions, but also because it gives her a different perspective on things and life. Regarding Next Best Run, the coaching company that Kim Conley runs together with her husband Drew Wartenburg, she explained with sincerity: “Having a business and running it, yeah, a lot of times I feel like I"m just making everything up as I go along. It"s about adapting, growing, and learning as you go.”    To connect with Kim Conley and her coaching business Next Best Run:  Online Run Coaching - Next Best Run  Next Best Run (@next_best_run) • Instagram photos and videos Kim Conley (@kfconley) • Instagram photos and videos  Facebook   Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa. 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com