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Olympic Runner Balances Mental Health With Training To Achieve Goals

Jun 22, 2021, 7:33 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2022, 11:39 am

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Craig Engels’ path to the 2020 Olympics has been one of balance.

Through his entire qualifying process, he’s made sure he prioritizes his own mental health just as much as his physical health. He’s tried to accomplish his goals by taking time away from running to focus on his friends and family.

He explains it all in the video above from NBC Sports.

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