The “Don’t Shy Away From Hard Things” Runcast

Just because you're not great at something does mean you shouldn't try it. Whether you're just starting your running journey, trying to get back into the swing of things, or preparing for a new challenge in any part of your life, getting the courage to step out of your comfort zone is a huge first step. And with the right soundtrack, maybe things can be a little easier. In this episode of The Runcast, John Richards shares songs from Tunde Adebimpe, Matt Berninger, Sparks and more to help you push yourself a little to feel better about life and the road ahead. Soft Loft - "Leave the Light On" Momma - "I Want You (Fever)" Indigo De Souza - "Heartthrob" Dazy - "Pay No Mind (To the Signs)" Deep Sea Diver - "Shovel" Tunde Adebimpe - "Drop" Miki Berenyi Trio - "Big I Am" Cults - "Crybaby" Matt Berninger - "Bonnet of Pins" Preoccupations - "Focus" Sparks - "Do Things My Own Way" Sea Lemon - "Stay" The Weather Station - "Window" Girl and Girl - "Okay" Sharon Van Etten - "Idiot Box" Contact us at runcast@kexp.org . Support the show:

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The “Don’t Shy Away From Hard Things” Runcast is an episode from The Weekly Mix by KEXP.

This episode is 56:03 long.

This episode was published on Jun 13, 2025.

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