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#23: "Where is the Finish Line?" Courtney Baker, Endurance Athlete with Long Covid

#23: "Where is the Finish Line?" Courtney Baker, Endurance Athlete with Long Covid

Update: 2024-08-09
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What happens when you go from running ultramarathons to having difficulty walking? Endurance runner Courtney Baker knows the answer too well. Courtney is an endurance athlete who has been navigating long COVID for three and a half years. In our conversation, she shares her experience before and after the pandemic, her ultimate diagnosis with long COVID, and the challenges she faces in managing her symptoms. She emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community of people who understand what she's going through. Courtney also discusses the athlete mindset and how it can be both helpful and detrimental in approaching healing and recovery. She reflects on the importance of asking for help and finding balance while living with long COVID and shares her journey of learning to prioritize self-care and set boundaries. Courtney emphasizes the value of community and the support of loved ones in navigating the challenges of long COVID and encourages listeners to embrace acceptance and find joy in the midst of their struggles.

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Email: courtney90111@gmail.com

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#23: "Where is the Finish Line?" Courtney Baker, Endurance Athlete with Long Covid

#23: "Where is the Finish Line?" Courtney Baker, Endurance Athlete with Long Covid