Running with Purpose: Olivia Bonevento on Running and Mental Health
Hi everyone, welcome to another episode of the Greater Than The Game podcast! On this episode, we talk with marathon runner Olivia Bonevento.
The Starting line
In the podcast, Bonevento talks about how she discovered her love for the sport while in college. A neighbor asked if she wanted to join a 5k. Bonevento agreed and came in first in her age group. Ever since then, she’s been hooked. Years later,she’s run multiple marathons, qualifying for the New York Marathon twice.
The Mission
She breaks down her approach to goal setting and how she mentally tackles a race. As a nurse by trade, she explains the impact running has had on her career and opens up about how her battle with mental health and body image issues inspired her to start running. Now, her goal is not only to compete at a high level but also to inspire others.Check out the awesome conversation above!