Heather Anderson: overcoming imposter syndrome on the Appalachian Trail

Ever heard of imposter syndrome? 

You'd think that once you set a new record on the PCT* you'd feel like you earned your stripes as a trail runner. 
 

Yet, after doing exactly that, Heather still struggled with self-doubt. She continued to feel as though she was "just lucky". 

So, in 2015, Heather set out to overcome this internal story by going after the AT** record. She was ready to prove to herself she wasn't a fraud at all. 

This podcast is her story of overcoming imposter syndrome. 

Links:

• www.wordsfromthewild.net 

• https://www.instagram.com/_wordsfromthewild_/ 

• https://www.facebook.com/AnishHikes 

 
*a 4300km trail from Mexico to Canada 

**a 3500km trail on USA's east coast