Still Becoming

This week reminded me that growth isn’t always obvious, and sometimes the hardest part of pursuing a goal is trusting the process when the evidence seems to suggest otherwise. I recently had one of the most frustrating workouts I’ve experienced in a long time. I felt healthy, relaxed, and ready to run faster, but every time I tried to accelerate, my pace barely changed. I wasn’t exhausted, injured...

This week’s episode of  Still Becoming  is about something many of us experience but rarely talk about—the frustration of improving without feeling like we’re improving. I share how this week’s training left me questioning myself. During a workout of 600-meter repeats, I found myself constantly fighting the pace. I knew I was capable of running it, but instead of settling into a rhythm, I kept sta...

Nina's band instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninainthelibrary?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Still Becoming: Finding Your Voice with Nina from Nina and the Library In this episode of  Still Becoming , Bobby welcomes Nina, lead singer of  Nina and the Library , for an honest conversation about creativity, vulnerability, and what it means to pursue a passion later in...

In this episode of  Still Becoming: Together , Bobby reflects on a recent race and the lessons he learned both before and during the event. While the race itself provided a result worth celebrating, the deeper story isn’t about the finish time. It’s about the weeks, months, and years of consistent effort that made that moment possible. Bobby shares an honest look at the anxiety that often accompan...

Still Becoming Instagram:open.spotify.com/show/1RzqA3se8Q6nigT3oxvqGu?si=MJ52oIPgTi2wWh2gxjCSvQ + 3 Episode Summary: My Anxiety In this solo episode of  Still Becoming , Bobby opens up about a difficult week of anxiety and overwhelm that stemmed not from a lack of motivation, but from having too much of it. As an upcoming race approached and training continued to go well, he found himself diving d...

Jim Logan Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/stage42025?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Jim's website: https://justkeeptri-ing.com/ In this episode of Still Becoming , host Bobby Olivera sits down with endurance athlete and author Jim Logan for a powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and redefining life after a stage four cancer diagnosis. Jim...

In this episode of  Still Becoming , Bobby shares a personal reflection on anxiety, uncertainty, and learning how to move forward even when fear is present. As he continues his running journey and experiments with a new, more patient approach to training, he finds himself facing an uncomfortable reality: growth often comes with doubt. Despite experiencing some of the healthiest and most successful...

In this episode of  Still Becoming , Bobby explores the difficult but necessary battle of learning how to manage the ego in training, fitness, and everyday life. He reflects on how the desire to constantly push harder, prove yourself, and chase intensity can slowly lead athletes toward burnout, injury, frustration, and eventually questioning their own potential. Drawing from his current marathon t...

In this first episode of our new monthly segment,  Still Becoming: Together , Rachel joins the show to explore a simple question that turned into a much deeper conversation: What actually constitutes a good workout? For years, fitness and movement have meant very different things to both of us. Bobby comes from a high-performance running background rooted in competition, pushing limits, and consta...

This week’s episode explores the unexpected emotional weight that can follow a big commitment. After signing up for a marathon, I expected to feel excitement, clarity, maybe even pride. Instead, what showed up was doubt, pressure, and a quiet sense of “what did I just do?” We don’t talk enough about this part. The moment after the decision, when the reality sets in and you realize there’s no going...

This week’s episode explores the unexpected emotions that can surface after making a big commitment. After signing up for the marathon, I expected to feel excited, confident, and fully locked in—but instead, I felt anxious, uncertain, and honestly a little disconnected from the moment. That gap between expectation and reality is something we don’t talk about enough. In this episode, I open up abou...

In this episode of  Still Becoming , I open up about what it looks like to keep showing up when life feels heavy. My family is walking through a challenging season right now—one that’s brought tough conversations, self-reflection, and moments where I’ve questioned myself more than I’d like to admit. It’s the kind of situation where you know you’re trying to do the right thing, but it still doesn’t...

In this episode of Still Becoming, I talk about a phase that doesn’t get enough attention—the part of the journey where you’re doing everything right, but it doesn’t feel like progress. There are days where you show up, put in the work, and stay disciplined… but instead of feeling strong or accomplished, it just feels quiet. Controlled. Almost too easy. And that’s where doubt starts to creep in. W...

In this episode of Still Becoming, I talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention—what it feels like when things are actually going right, but your mind keeps trying to pull you forward anyway. Lately, I’ve been in a good place. Training is steady, life feels aligned, and there’s a rhythm to what I’m doing. But even in that, I’ve noticed this quiet urge to jump ahead… to do more, to spee...

In this episode, Bobby sits down with Chris Strait for a thoughtful conversation about longevity, identity, and what it means to keep showing up as an athlete over time. Chris shares his experience as a lifelong cyclist, runner, and outdoor athlete, reflecting on how movement has remained a core part of his life even as age, recovery, and injury have changed the way he trains. Together, Bobby and...

If you’ve been putting in the work but don’t feel like you’re making progress, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Bobby opens up about a familiar but frustrating phase of the journey—the part where you’re showing up consistently, checking all the boxes, and still not seeing or feeling the results you expected. It’s easy to believe you’re falling behind or that something isn’t working,...

In this episode I talk about a phase of the journey that almost nobody shows — the quiet phase. The period where training slows down, mileage drops, and progress doesn’t look impressive from the outside. In a world where social media highlights huge workouts and race results, it’s easy to forget that every breakthrough is usually built on months of rebuilding, patience, and quieter work behind the...

In this episode of  Still Becoming , we explore a quiet but powerful force that can disrupt our progress without us even realizing it: comparison. It’s something nearly everyone experiences — whether in training, creative work, careers, or personal growth. One moment you feel confident about the direction you’re going, and the next moment, after seeing what someone else is doing, that confidence s...

After months of preparation, structure, and focus, we’re taught how to push toward a finish line — but almost no one talks about what happens after we cross it. In this episode of  Still Becoming , we explore the often-overlooked phase that follows a big effort: the emotional, mental, and physical aftermath of reaching a goal. Whether it’s a race, a major project, or a personal milestone, the mome...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores a quiet but powerful idea: you don’t need to become someone else to face the moments that matter most. So often, we believe that big days require a different version of ourselves — a stronger, more confident, more “ready” identity that somehow appears when the stakes are high. Whether it’s a race, a career opportunity, a difficult conversation, or...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores one of the most difficult and least talked-about parts of growth: the space between doing the work and trusting that it was enough. After months of preparation, effort, and consistency, there comes a time when there’s nothing left to add. No more extra miles. No more pushing harder. Just the quiet, uncomfortable moment where results haven’t arrived...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby sits down with Jen Travis, co-founder of FIT.iQ, for a conversation centered on strength, longevity, and what it really means to keep showing up over the long arc of life. Jen’s journey didn’t follow a straight line. She’s been an athlete her entire life — competing in sports at a young age, finding her way into running, and eventually powerlifting. Along t...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores a form of progress that rarely gets recognized—but often matters the most: the invisible work. The invisible work is the effort no one applauds. It doesn’t show up in metrics, screenshots, or public milestones. There’s no immediate feedback, no reassurance, and no proof that it’s working. And yet, this quiet form of discipline is often what protect...

In this episode of Still Becoming, Bobby explores the quiet but challenging seasons where progress feels invisible. The moments when you’re doing the work, showing up consistently, and staying committed—yet there’s no immediate proof that it’s paying off. So much of our stress comes from wanting answers right now. We want reassurance that we’re on the right path. We want results, signs, or validat...

In this episode of Still Becoming, we slow things down and talk about a part of the journey that rarely gets attention — the days that feel ordinary. Not the hard days that test you. Not the breakthrough moments that energize you. But the in-between days — the ones where nothing feels wrong, yet nothing feels exciting either. These are often the days that quietly challenge us the most. When nothin...