Running 100 Miles AND Managing a Successful Charter Business with Captain Tony Young | Ep. #981

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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In this episode, I sit down with Captain Tony Young from Forever Young Charter Company, who recently completed the grueling Keys 100 race. We dive into Tony's inspiration to run a 100-mile race, his training regimen, and how he balances his demanding life as one of the top charter captains in the Florida Keys. Tony shares the profound experiences and challenges he faced during the race and how ultrarunning has impacted his approach to his business and life. We also get insights into the operations of Forever Young Charters, its rapid growth, and the specialized fishing and diving trips they offer. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with motivation, dedication, and a peek into the extraordinary life of Captain Tony Young. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:19 Tony's First 100-Mile Race Experience 00:58 The Journey to Ultra Running 02:09 Forever Young Charters: A Growing Business 03:50 Balancing Work and Training 08:48 Training and Nutrition for Ultra Marathons 17:47 The Mental and Physical Challenges of Ultra Running 31:28 Support and Teamwork in Endurance Events 36:32 The Toughest Race: Badwater 135 37:24 Qualifying for Ultra Marathons 38:18 Vision Boards and Goal Setting 39:15 Cross Training and Influences 40:52 Pace and Performance in Ultra Running 50:10 Electrolytes and Hydration Strategies 55:35 Balancing Life and Training 59:00 Breathing Techniques from Spearfishing 01:01:20 Footwear and Running Form 01:05:01 Expanding the Charter Business 01:06:48 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 🚀 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Star brite https://bit.ly/TomRowlandPodcast 👋 Stay Connected with Tom Rowland: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrowlandpodcast Website & Show Notes https://bit.ly/3O4lgn0 Text: +1 (305) 930-7346 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Explore More: All Socials and Links https://linktr.ee/TomRowlandPodcast 🎥 Discover More of Tom’s Shows: Saltwater Experience https://bit.ly/4by096g Into the Blue Fishing https://bit.ly/48VZYju Life on the Water https://bit.ly/3Pp9rbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Fishing trips anywhere, anytime.
0:03.0	FishingBooker.com.
0:04.6	One kit, total care.
0:06.0	Starbright's boat care in a bucket has everything I need.
0:09.1	Cleaners, polish, wash mitts, and more.
0:11.7	I also swear by Salt-Off, and their brushes work great on your boat, RV, and other things as well.
0:17.8	They give back through Project Seasaf, supporting real marine conservation.
0:23.1	Head to starbright.com and check it out. That is s-t-r-B-R-I-T-E.com.
0:31.6	I took Nikon binoculars to the Seychelles, and I used them to spot tailing triggerfish
0:36.3	from a long way away. I used them the
0:38.7	same way here in the keys for tarpen, redfish, permit, and bonefish. They're waterproof, crystal
0:43.5	clear, and built for serious anglers. Visit Nikonusa.com and check out their marine ready optics.
0:51.6	Let me give it to you straight. If you're a boat owner or a charter captain, you need to talk to H.H. Insurance.
0:57.5	These guys know more about insuring boats and captains than anyone I've ever met.
1:02.0	I thought we were covered. Turns out we weren't. Jake and Landon at H.H. Insurance walked us through
1:07.4	our policy and showed us that we did not have coverage in the Bahamas.
1:11.8	If something had gone wrong, we would have been out of luck.
1:15.0	The same thing was true with nighttime navigation.
1:18.3	Most policies don't cover it, but many of us are out there pre-dawn or after sunset.
1:23.7	That's the way our policy was previously.
1:25.8	They fixed it.
1:26.9	We're properly insured now, and I sleep better because of it.
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