#157 Francesco Puppi: Beyond the Podium

"It’s easy to suffer when you’re fighting for a podium — it’s
harder, but more meaningful, when you push through on a bad day."
– Francesco Puppi


Francesco Puppi is so back! After an outstanding 2025 season —
winning five out of seven world-class races and
finishing top 10 at the World Championships — we
dive into what it all means beyond the podium.


In this inspiring and honest conversation, Francesco reflects on
his biggest season yet, from
Transgrancanaria to CCC, and shares how he
balances success with humility. We talk about confidence,
self-doubt, and staying grounded even when results
exceed expectations.


Francesco opens up about his mindset after tough moments at the
World Championships, the value of community and mutual
support, and the process behind his emotional CCC
documentary “Going Further.”


He also offers a deeply personal message to his younger self —
about trusting your intuition, asking for help, and
embracing vulnerability.


"It’s okay to struggle and to ask for help — that doesn’t make
you weaker, it makes you human." – Francesco Puppi


Thank you, Francesco, for another heartful and insightful talk.
Tune in now!


More about Francesco Puppi


– CCC Documentary “Going Further”


– ️ Previous Episode with Francesco (#140)


– Running Long Podcast by Francesco Puppi


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