Rest Day Reflections

How do you show up for yourself daily? Liz shares her journey to sobriety and how she embraces life. By making time for daily movement through ultra running, climbing mountains and strength training she is prioritizing self-care. Liz shares the promise she made to herself to focus on her well-being and overcome challenges. Sharing her story publicly has been an important part of her journey as it...

When you are going through hell just keep going. These are words Phil de Gruy would say over and over as he battled cancer. Phil turned to ultra running to help fight his second cancer diagnosis. This is a great story of hope, determination and finding your purpose in life. Phil’s story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. He is an example of resilience, strength and courage in the fac...

Kris & Carly meet up to discuss Kris's recent experience attempting a night time marathon! We all want the race we trained for. Shifting your expectations and embracing the conditions you have been given. Every event has its challenges, sometimes it is distance, sometimes it is terrain, and sometimes it is climate. No event comes without a lesson if you can focus on that. https://www.empow...

Our friend Meghan is back on the pod to share the ups and downs of injury, surgery and recovery. Meghan has been running ultras for a few years and practicing yoga for even longer. She suffered a labrum tear and spent several months trying to heal and keep doing what she loves before ultimately getting surgery. Several weeks post operation she is doing great and getting stronger. Through her story...

Our friend Bill and our very own Carly recently participated in The Hamsterwheel. This event takes place in stunning southern New Hampshire and offers options for 6, 12, 24, or even 30 hours, allowing participants to challenge themselves at their own pace. Bill and Carly had a great time at the event and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and challenging adventure. After hearing about...

Angela is an accomplished ultra-runner and the first woman from Louisiana to complete the challenging Bigfoot 200. Not only has she completed this incredible feat, but she has also conquered several other impressive ultras, including Orcas Island 100, Cruel Jewel 50, and the Canal Corridor 100.  She is also the co-owner and director of Lazy Hound Racing, showcasing her dedication and passion for t...

Dion Leonard is one of the world's most accomplished long distance ultra runners, motivational speaker and New York Times Bestselling author of the heartwarming and inspiring amazing true story and incredible journey of Finding Gobi - an International Bestseller in over 24 languages. Before reading the next part wrap your head around this. Dion was once extremely overweight, smoked a pack of cigar...