Endurance sports give me structure when life feels chaotic. Miles are measurable. Effort makes sense. Pain feels productive. For a while, that clarity can feel like purpose.
In this episode, I zoom out on the uncomfortable truth that endurance sports have limits. The miles don’t fix self-worth, resolve identity, or heal everything we try to bury under training. I talk about what happens when the goal stops working, not because of injury or burnout, but because motivation quietly expires. Through stories from the Calendar Year Triple Crown, the Great Western Loop, and learning to slow down, this is an honest look at why I chase big goals and how I’m trying to keep doing hard things for the right reasons.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey into Endurance Sports
02:58 Understanding Motivation and Its Limits
12:01 The Role of Endurance Sports in Self-Discovery
18:43 Finding Meaning Beyond Goals
26:12 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Future Directions
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