LISA GETZ
"Listen to the stories and support the promotion of women in sport—without comparison—while keeping in mind the messaging and norms that society has imposed on women for years."
Meet, Lisa Getz, an avid trail runner who encourages everyone to push their physical and mental limits through sport. She is an American living in Lausanne and works in Clean Sport Education at the International Testing Agency, after having spent 11 years living in Beijing."
CHASE THAT CAREER IN SPORT
“Don’t try and fit into the mould of what you think someone who works in sport should be. If you want to work in sport, why wouldn’t you submit that application? The worst that will happen is that you’re not contacted for an interview - let your possible fear of rejection (and negative self talk) become fearful of your perseverance and tenacity.”
GET PAST THE NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
"In 2011, while training for my first marathon, I watched an endurance trail race and noticed the lack of women at the starting line. I told my then-partner, 'I’d love to do that, but I’m not that strong.' In 2022, I stood at the starting line, crossed the finish, and was one of just 138 women among 1,500 finishers. Running became my way of feeling in control of the challenges I set for myself when surrounded by so many other things beyond my control. Despite the negative self-talk telling me I wasn’t strong enough, I pushed through and gained confidence. I can, and will, come out on the other side, most likely not as the person I thought I’d be, but I’ve grown increasingly happy with the core essence of who I am. And honestly, it’s thanks to sport."
LIFE LESSONS FROM SPORT
"I didn’t finish my first endurance run attempt and was convinced I was an incompetent runner. Ten years and many adventures (and failures) later, I achieved my dream— and now I’m eyeing the next.
Hear the self-criticism, know that it’s self-determined, and actively prove those thoughts wrong (it took me ten years to have a chance to toe the starting line - I’ve never worked that long for anything in my life - and the fact that I was one of the last 1/3 runners means nothing).
Fail until your fear of failure is scared of your tenacity.
Lean on others for support - both men and women. Associate with others who push you when you’re scared of trying.”
