The Case for Quitting with Lindsay Crouse

This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to forge a new path or relieve mounting pressures—whether in life or in running. It’s an intriguing conversation with journalist and longtime runner Lindsay Crouse, whose brand-new book is called The Case for Quitting. Lindsay talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about:-perseverance and quitting not being opposites-what “microquitting” is, and how it can help you say no-how to stop confusing survival with success-the importance of having a finish line for challenging endeavors-why you should use verbs, instead of nouns, in defining yourself!Tish details her recent Lake Placid getaway in the intro chitchat; Lindsay joins the episode around 09:45.FeistyFest Info: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Support our Partners:JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121