Failure In Success
/Why reaching a goal can make you miserable
Willow Belden leaves an aid station to cycle the final 18 miles of the Laramie Enduro in 2015 (photo by Leigh Paterson)
“Succeeding at something doesn’t make it worth doing.”
Season 3 // Episode 2
In 2015, Willow Belden signed up for a 70-mile mountain bike race called the Laramie Enduro. She had always liked big athletic challenges. But this time, pushing her limits turned out to be a mistake.
On this episode, she shares her story. It's about trying to prove yourself — and learning when to say, “No.”
This story first aired in 2015, and it received a national award from Public Radio News Directors Inc. (second place for best independent podcast).
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Episode Notes
Credits
Story and sound design by Willow Belden
Editing by Leigh Paterson
Music includes selections from AudioBlocks
Additional Links
Laramie Range Epic (formerly known as the Laramie Enduro)
This episode sponsored by
PeakVisor
