Dirt Nap Diaries

Episode 13: Running Is Not That Serious: Lessons From the Party in the Desert

• Brittany Olson • Season 1 • Episode 13

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In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m coming off one of my favorite weekends of the year — Javelina Jundred. The desert, the costumes, the chaos, and the community. I had five athletes out there running everything from the 100-miler to the 31K, and y’all… this weekend reminded me exactly why I love this sport.

My good friend and Run Tri Bike co-owner Jason Bahamundi says, “Running is not that serious.” And after a weekend surrounded by glitter, grit, and grit, I couldn’t agree more.

Because you can take your training seriously — your goals, your fueling, your strength work — but not yourself too seriously. Most of us aren’t getting paid to do this. We do it because it makes us feel alive.

Let’s talk about what that really means.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

🎧 Why Javelina Jundred is one of the most fun (and wild) races in the U.S.
 🎧 What it’s like to coach five athletes through different distances — 100M, 100K, and 31K
 🎧 The difference between taking running seriously and taking yourself too seriously
🎧 How joy and fun can actually improve performance
🎧 Why perspective matters more than perfection
🎧 How community beats comparison every single time
🎧 What it looks like to train hard without letting running take over your life

Key takeaway:

You can train hard, push yourself, and care deeply about your goals — while still keeping it light. Running should add to your life, not consume it.

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