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unexpected curves

I’m Just A Girl: Stuck In The Middle with Skylnn Webb

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Unexpected Curves
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About this episode

After years of chasing the elusive sub-two-minute 800m, Skylyn Webb finally did it — but not without a long stretch of feeling stuck in the middle.

In this episode, I talk with Skylyn about the slow, often invisible middle parts of pursuing a goal, the burnout that nearly pushed her out of the sport, and how letting go became the key to unlocking her breakthrough.

We also get into her next chapter with Meridia, the new athlete-led pro team she’s joined, her passion for mental health, the brave act of marriage, and how her coach Julie Benson has been a game changer in her journey.

About Unexpected Curves

A unique listening experience for the next generation of sports fans to interact with the stories about the people, and the plays that make an industry. In each episode we will get into the culture of women’s sports. Breaking down what’s good, what’s bad and what’s weird. We’ll hear from athletes and experts paving the way for future and sometimes we will go back in time to see how we got here in the first place.

This is the sports show where we give the girls some support.

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