<p>In this short episode, Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa reflects on his relationship with ultra running and why he sees endurance sports as a double-edged sword. What began as a way to explore his limits and better understand himself also forced him to confront expectations, self-judgment, and the fine line between growth and harm.</p><p>Rather than focusing on performance, this conversation looks at endurance as a practice of listening, awareness, and self-acceptance. It connects closely with themes explored in a previous episode with Ria Xi, where running showed up as a tool for agency and growth rather than achievement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Adam</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/adamonthego/"><u>⁠Instagram @adamonthego⁠</u></a><a href="https://www.adampawlikiewicz.com/"> </a></p><p><a href="https://www.adampawlikiewicz.com/"><u>⁠adampawlikiewicz.com⁠</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend, subscribing, and signing up for my newsletter at<a href="https://pathspodcast.com/"> <u>⁠pathspodcast.com⁠</u></a> to get updates on new episodes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect on:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paths_pod"><u>⁠ @paths_pod⁠</u></a></p></li><li><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathspod/"><u>⁠ Paths Podcast⁠</u></a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Listen and subscribe on:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2oxcydS4Xlaex9F4iUd4eW?si=fa4650fd2e6841a7&nd=1&dlsi=860ac6c4afab40ac"><u>⁠</u><strong>Spotify</strong><u>⁠</u></a></p></li></ul><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paths/id1481502460"><u>⁠</u><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong><u>⁠</u></a></p>