EP 654: Risk, Run, Renew: The Ultrarunning Philosophy
Trail Runner Nation
Trail Runner Nation
4.5 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 14 December 2023
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
This episode explores a unique perspective on risk-taking and personal growth. Our world has become a comfort zone, where taking risks is often avoided, leading to a softer, more complacent society. But what if the key to unlocking success and joy lies in stepping into vulnerability and embracing challenges?
To shed light on this intriguing idea, we're joined by Bob Crowley and Adam Kimble. They're not just enthusiasts; they're connoisseurs of ultrarunning—a sport that epitomizes risk-taking and vulnerability. Ultrarunning isn't just a physical challenge; it's a portal to self-discovery and personal betterment. Bob and Adam are here to discuss how this extreme sport can be a metaphor for life, teaching us to break free from our comfort zones and stride confidently into the unknown.
Check out more about Adam and his coaching, speaking and overall adventuring at AdamKimble.com
Find out more about Bob's passion with History Expeditions where he combines history and endurance adventures at HistoryExp.org
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| 0:00.0 | People love to see other people succeed, and they love to help them do that, and as long |
| 0:07.9 | as we keep that as part of our value system, this sport's going to be around a long time. |
| 0:15.3 | Welcome to the Trailhead of Trail Runner Nation. |
| 0:27.0 | We go on virtual trail runs while you're out on your own run, or maybe you're driving |
| 0:32.6 | down the road. |
| 0:33.6 | But we go on virtual trail runs with interesting guests that are going to help us become |
| 0:37.3 | better runners and maybe better humans, and the trails open to everybody. |
| 0:43.2 | There are a single track that will go back and forth across this world. |
| 0:47.2 | There's plenty of rooms, so join in the Konga Line and enjoy this discussion. |
| 0:52.2 | And this is a fun one, Scott, because we do dig deep into why we run. |
| 0:56.0 | I think we answer that question today with our two guests. |
| 1:01.8 | When we first were introduced to Inside Tracker, they sent a phlebotomist out to my home and |
| 1:07.5 | they drew blood. |
| 1:08.5 | I didn't have to drive anywhere. |
| 1:10.3 | It wasn't painful. |
| 1:11.3 | It was easy. |
| 1:12.3 | They took that sample and they sent it into the lab at Inside Tracker, and then they compared |
| 1:17.5 | it to a whole bunch of biomarkers that they've specifically identified for endurance athletes. |
| 1:23.9 | And then they compare where you are to where they think you should be. |
| 1:27.8 | And then they create a plan for you to improve on those deficiencies and keeps you accountable |
| 1:34.2 | to that plan by using their app that reminds you daily of what you need to do to improve |
| 1:40.3 | those biomarkers. |
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