Nicholas Thompson said his father gave him unconditional love, but was also “a total force of chaos in the world and for everybody else.” Thompson, who is the CEO of The Atlantic, delves into his relationship with his father and how it motivated his running journey in his new book, “The Running Ground.” https://cbsn.ws/4qyJvva | CBS Mornings

New Success Story Podcast with Nicholas Thompson - CEO of The Atlantic (50k American Record Holder) ➡️ The Simple Sport That Reveals Everything About You – Discovering the Need for Solitude – Breaking Records While Building Legacy – Ambition, Aging, and the Art of Forward Motion – Running as a Multifaceted Tool Podcast: https://www.successstorypodcast.com/nicholas-thompson/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/5jFlOECurxQ | Scott D. Clary

Nicholas Thompson took up running to be like his father; he kept going to avoid becoming him. Thompson joined Atlantic editor Paul Bisceglio on a run around The Wharf in Washington, D.C., to discuss what the sport has done for him, how it helped him after his battle with cancer, and more. Read Thompson’s full article, excerpted from his book “The Running Ground”: https://theatln.tc/IhbevowD 📸: Courtesy of Nicholas Thompson; Santi Visalli / Archive Photos / Getty; Grace Buono; Mariana Labbate. |