3: Sprinting Past Limits: Angelica Vannatta's Athletic and Mental Health Crusade

Mats and Miles

03/01/24 • 26 min

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Lace up your running shoes and take that first step towards a healthier state of mind. That's the world Angelica Vannatta, a fireball of energy and former high school sprinter, invites us into. In this episode, Angelica shares some of her physical endeavors and mental leaps. Along the way, she highlights the unexpected joy and community connection found in running.
With a zest for life, Angelica delves into how her passion for mental health awareness resulted in an innovative fundraiser. We unravel the intricacies of the 4x4x24 challenge and Angelica's pursuit of "ridiculous but doable" goals – including tackling a sprint triathlon and her fear of swimming head-on. Join us for stories of triumph, the occasional Steelers shoutout, and a surge of inspiration that might just spur your next great challenge.
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03/01/24 • 26 min

Mats and Miles - 3: Sprinting Past Limits: Angelica Vannatta's Athletic and Mental Health Crusade

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Angelica Vannatta: Through some conversations with some other friends who are doing triathlons, but also someone who was interested in doing the four by four by 24 challenge. So it's that they're doing triathlons and I was like, Oh gosh, I wish I could do that. I said, the thing that is preventing me from doing any sort of triathlon is the swimming component.

Angelica Vannatta: Put something out on social media. If anybody knows anybody who can coach me

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