<p>In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Kayla Jeter - NEW Runna Coach, sports psychologist, ultramarathoner, and the powerhouse behind 100 Miles of Summer, the global running movement followed by hundreds of thousands.</p><br><p>A former Division I volleyball standout, her path shifted after a career-changing ACL injury, the loss of both parents, and the heavy reality of stepping away from the sport that once defined her.</p><br><p>What began as running to explore a new city became running for community and purpose - and ultimately a mission to help others grow inside and out.</p><p>Kayla’s “1% Better Every Day” mindset, brings empathy, energy, and sports psychology to empower runners to pursue progress over perfection. </p><br><p>We discuss:</p><p> 🔥 How a D1 volleyball star rebuilt her identity after ACL injury</p><p> 💔 Navigating grief and caring for her parents through illness</p><p> 🧠 Why she says “running got me out of my head and into my body”</p><p> 🌍 The rise of 100 Miles of Summer - now over 260,000 participants strong</p><p> 🏃♀️ Her role in the FURTHER ultramarathon project</p><p> ✊ Representation in endurance sports (“you can’t be what you can’t see”)</p><p> ✨ Her mission as a Runna Coach - helping athletes grow inside and out</p><p> 💭 Her sports psychology toolkit for confidence, self-belief and resilience</p><br><p>Whether you’re navigating a setback, returning to training, or looking for a running community that truly feels like home, Kayla’s story will resonate.</p><br><p>🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST25:<a href="https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST25" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST25</a></p><br><p>📺 Watch the full episode →<a href="http://youtube.com/@therunnapodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> youtube.com/@therunnapodcast</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
