On this week’s WellSport Podcast, we sat down with Bekah Shininger (@bekinreallife) — a marathoner (33 and counting) , creator, and community builder who’s redefined what mental toughness looks like.

We talked about everything from:💭 Why she started running to prove she was “capable of more”💄 Her belief that “you can be pretty and gritty” — authenticity as a form of strength🔥 How stacking the hard days (not just the sunny ones) builds grit🤝 The power of finding (and creating) your community in an individual sport

What I loved most? Bekah’s perspective that running — like any pursuit of excellence — is about freedom, expression, and growth through challenge.