EP 727: Endurance Beyond the Finish Line

Trail Runner Nation

Ultramarathon, Fitness, Running, Community, Health & Fitness, Trail, Endurance, Trails, Sports

4.5 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Trail Runner Nation, we explore the gritty world of endurance sports with ultrarunner and guest Shannon Hogan, author of The Unforgiving Hours: the Grit, Resilience, and Perseverance at the Heart of Endurance Sports. The conversation weaves through incredible feats like the Boston Double—an underground marathon challenge—and the icy realm of cold water swimming, examining the physical and mental resilience these sports demand. Shannon shares powerful stories from her book, reminding us that endurance is less about podiums and more about perseverance, preparation, and inner drive. They highlight the deeply personal nature of endurance, the role of community support, and the importance of capturing these stories to honor the athletes who quietly push human limits. From ice swims to last-second finishes, this episode celebrates the toughness and inspiration found in every athlete’s journey.

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0:00.0	I'd asked everyone in your sport, what event or what moment meant the most to you.
0:11.7	Tell me the performance that leaves you inspired.
0:15.7	And these are those stories. Welcome to the trailhead of Trail Runner Nation.
0:32.6	We go on virtual trail runs every week with you, our listener, and an interesting guest
0:38.7	or two that are going to tell us some stories, teach us some science, hopefully, hopefully
0:44.8	making us better
0:45.6	runners and maybe just better human beings.
0:48.8	Today we're gonna talk about the book Unforgiving Hours.
0:52.0	Every race has a winner, but as we learn there are many champions.
0:57.0	Ooh, that's strong.
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