Rich sits down with two-time Olympian and NBC Sports track and field analyst Kara Goucher to talk about the Nike Oregon Project scandal, the mistreatment of pregnant athletes by sponsors, her identity beyond athletics, and more. To read more about Kara and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/karagoucher821a ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Brought To You By... SQUARESPACE Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2024 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MIKE O'BRIEN https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:49 The Nervousness Of Book Release 00:03:52 Taking Responsibility For Sharing The Truth 00:05:24 Encountering Nike Executives And Seeking Acknowledgment 00:07:41 The Non-Linear Trajectory Of Kara’s Career 00:10:23 Belief In Oneself And Persistence 00:14:09 Challenges Of Retirement And Rewriting The Ending 00:15:08 The Vaporfly Controversy 00:16:44 Joining The Nike Oregon Project 00:20:56 Early Signs Of Discomfort 00:22:45 Compartmentalization And Trauma 00:27:37 Adam Goucher's Departure 00:29:28 Gifts And Training 00:29:59 Sponsor Break 00:31:06 Alberto's Behavior 00:32:23 Therapist Betrayal 00:33:56 Conflict Of Interest 00:35:15 Strained Relationships 00:36:50 Weight Pressure 00:38:21 Hypothyroidism And Medication 00:41:50 Blowing The Whistle 00:46:41 Challenges Of Speaking Up 00:47:28 Facing Career Taint 00:49:15 Suspicious Training Intensity 00:50:18 Alberto's Controlling Behavior 00:50:58 Fear Of Speaking Out 00:53:04 Decision To Speak Out 00:55:24 Emotional Impact Of Speaking Out 00:57:07 Protecting Kindness Amidst Hardship 00:58:19 Running As A Love Story 00:59:22 Voicing Change Media 01:00:49 Legacy And Advocacy 01:02:20 Cleanliness In Sports 01:03:30 Perception Of Progress 01:05:31 Doping In Sports 01:09:09 Nike's Involvement 01:12:20 Elite Running Contracts 01:14:13 Pregnancy And Nike Contract 01:15:39 Legal Battle With Nike 01:19:48 Impact And Change 01:23:31 Athlete-Brand Relationship 01:24:55 Influencer Vs. High Performer 01:28:15 Nike's Influence In Sports 01:29:03 Ethical Consumerism 01:29:54 Nike's Responsibility 01:30:38 Runner's Dystonia 01:35:38 Challenges Of Runner's Dystonia 01:38:39 Transitioning From Competitive Career 01:40:33 Struggling With Identity 01:41:01 Balancing Life And Sport 01:46:07 Embracing Aging And Setting New Goals 01:47:42 The Future Of American Women Marathon Runners 01:50:35 Guidance For Athletes In Unhealthy Environments 01:54:52 Testifying To Congress 01:56:34 Credits * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast