marathon - Laura Gassner Otting

Start small, aim low, go slow

November 17, 2024October 15, 2024 by Laura Gassner Otting

Laura Gassner Otting running in London Marathon in front of Buckingham Palace

Here we are deep into the first month of the last quarter of the year. 2024 is almost over, and already you can hear the screaming swarms of snake-oil success salesmen, cajoling you to go big in 2025. They are going to tell you to crush it, to lean in, to 10x everything. And, you … Read more

Life Lessons Learned from Mile 20

September 17, 2024May 9, 2018 by Laura Gassner Otting

You’d be surprised at the life lessons you can learn running marathons. Back when I used to run them, I’d say that there is a moment at mile 20, when you know you have six more miles to go, where you have to make a decision. Six miles, 10 kilometers. That’s all you’ve got left. … Read more