238. Alex Cyr | The Risks & Rewards of Sharing Your Goals Publicly

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What happens when you go all in on a bold goal — and let the whole world watch?

In this episode, writer, runner, and content creator Alex Cyr reflects on his journey to run sub-30 for 10K before turning 30. It took six tries, a chaotic travel schedule, and a whole lot of humility — but on April 27th, he finally did it in 29:41 at the Vancouver Sun Run.

We talk about the pressure of public accountability, imposter syndrome, how sharing a goal can shift your motivation, and why he went dark on social media before his final race. 

We also talk super shoes and Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 mile attempt.

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