This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our Paris Marathon experience – and it’s not all croissants and cobblestones. From literal squat breaks mid-race to falling head over heels (emotionally, not physically) for the Parisian lifestyle, this ep is equal parts laugh-out-loud and reflective AF.
We unpack how running 42km through the City of Love brought more than just sore calves – it brought clarity about what truly matters to us in our 20s: lifestyle, environment, food (the produce in Paris!) and the surprising way a city can align with your values.
🔥 What You'll Hear:
🕐 [00:00] Intro & marathon flashbacks (aka Grace's squat saga)
🥐 [06:25] Why Paris unexpectedly felt like “home”
🌍 [12:40] What travelling teaches you about your values
🛒 [16:55] The produce that nearly made us pack up and move
💭 [22:10] Thoughts on environment, fulfilment, and living intentionally
❤️ [27:45] Boston’s not-so-subtle hints about moving to Paris
💡 Top Takeaways:
Running marathons abroad reveals more than physical endurance – it shows what lights you up.
Your environment matters way more than you think. Especially when you’ve worked hard to understand what you value.
Sometimes you don’t need to follow your plan – just wander into a Parisian bakery and live a little.
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Because life’s better when you’re living it on your terms. And maybe with a baguette in hand.
