What does it really take to go longer when everything inside you says stop?

In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we dive deep into the mindset behind ultra-distance running, 200-mile races, and the quiet resilience required to endure multi-day events. This conversation explores mental toughness, suffering with purpose, sleep deprivation, endurance mindset, and why some athletes are drawn to distances where speed no longer matters.

We talk about:

• Why 200-mile races are more about survival than performance

• Mental strategies for pushing through extreme fatigue

• The emotional side of endurance running

• The role of community, compassion, and support in ultra racing

• What going longer teaches you about life beyond running

This episode is for runners, endurance athletes, and anyone curious about pushing limits—on the trail or in life.

Keywords:
ultra running, 200 mile race, endurance mindset, mental toughness, ultramarathon podcast, long distance running, resilience, suffering and growth, trail running, endurance athletes