2025-09-26
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more: 🔗 highfunctioning.show Chris Barnicle went from setting the Massachusetts state record in the two-mile to competing at the Olympic Trials and training in Kenya. In this episode, he talks about the price of chasing speed, the mental and physical toll of elite running, and how he found balance again. We discuss how he trains now, what he learned about overtraining, and how athletes can stay healthy for the long run. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: ✅ Chris’s path from state champion to professional runner ✅ The pressure of scholarship athletics ✅ How he rebuilt after injury and burnout ✅ Why recovery and reflection matter ✅ What super shoes mean for the sport 💡 This episode is for runners, coaches, and anyone who needs a reminder to pace themselves. 🚨 Disclaimer: This episode covers health and training topics. Content is intended for adult audiences interested in athletics and performance. 🔔 Subscribe: tr.ee/highfunctioningsubscribe 🎧 Full Episodes: highfunctioning.show