What happens when the person you grew up with becomes one of the fastest cyclists in the world? And what happens when your life together becomes a mix of airports, race radios, tiny apartments overseas, and two babies born into a world that never slows down? In this episode of Running Ahrens, we sit down with Christian and Leah Vande Velde, childhood friends, high school sweethearts, and partners who have spent three decades learning how to stay connected through a life that has never been si...
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What happens when the person you grew up with becomes one of the fastest cyclists in the world? And what happens when your life together becomes a mix of airports, race radios, tiny apartments overseas, and two babies born into a world that never slows down? In this episode of Running Ahrens, we sit down with Christian and Leah Vande Velde, childhood friends, high school sweethearts, and partners who have spent three decades learning how to stay connected through a life that has never been si...
From Sidelines to Self-Awareness: Our Story as Recovering Crazy Sports Parents
Running Ahrens
49 minutes
5 months ago
From Sidelines to Self-Awareness: Our Story as Recovering Crazy Sports Parents
We weren’t bad sports parents—we just had some things to unlearn. In this episode of Running Ahrens, Justin and Sarah reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids in competitive sports while navigating marriage, business, and personal growth. From intense sideline moments to cringey car rides home, they share real stories, missed layups, and what it’s taken to grow into more mindful, present parents. Whether you’re parenting an athlete, leading a family business, or trying to balanc...
Running Ahrens
What happens when the person you grew up with becomes one of the fastest cyclists in the world? And what happens when your life together becomes a mix of airports, race radios, tiny apartments overseas, and two babies born into a world that never slows down? In this episode of Running Ahrens, we sit down with Christian and Leah Vande Velde, childhood friends, high school sweethearts, and partners who have spent three decades learning how to stay connected through a life that has never been si...
