Caring is Cool - A Discussion of Excellence with Author Brad Stulberg

In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, hosts Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava engage in a deep conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Brad Stulberg about his latest book, 'The Way of Excellence.' They explore the true meaning of excellence, the importance of caring deeply about one's pursuits, and the value of community in achieving goals. Brad shares insights on the journey of personal growth, the significance of values in goal setting, and the necessity of embracing discomfort. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on our perceptions of success and the importance of maintaining integrity in the pursuit of growth. This episode is sponsored by Wahoo and their KICKR Run Treadmill to learn more about this revolutionary rethink of treadmills from: Dynamic Pacing (no controls just run) Terrain simulation (even side to side) Unmatch Connectivity (simulate routes from Strava and other third party apps). Go ahead and use code EXPLAINED and Run you Run! (00:00) Introduction to the Guest Brad Stulberg (04:02 )The Journey of Writing and Coaching (05:21) Understanding the Arrival Fallacy (08:14) The Process Over Outcomes Philosophy (10:59) Defining Excellence and Its Misconceptions (14:00) Aligning Goals with Personal Values (17:12) The Importance of Caring and Vulnerability (21:04) Building a Supportive Community (26:58) The Concept of the Humble Badass (30:03) Navigating Extremes: The Middle Ground (36:28) The Myth of Balance: Embracing Seasons of Life (44:05) Sitting with Discomfort: The Path to Mental Toughness (52:27) Final Thoughts: Advice and Insights from Brad Brad Stulberg is author of the New York Times bestseller The Way of Excellence Book Link - The Way of Excellence Amanda's Instagram Nick's Instagram Email - Hello@runningexplained.com 🚨 1:1 COACHING SPOTS OPEN NOW 🚨Ready to finally train with a plan that’s built around YOU? ✅ Personalized training ✅ Weekly support + adjustments ✅ Strategy, structure, and accountability ✅ Expert coaching to help you actually hit your goals Not ready for a 1:1 Coach 📝PDF Training Plan Templates available 🤝Group Coaching, Strength Training and Unlimited access to all Training Plans available in The Run Club App Learn more about all of this at Running Explained.com

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This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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