We explore how a Mid-Atlantic upbringing, fatherhood, sobriety, and community shaped John’s ultra journey, from DNFs to a snowy 100-mile attempt. The talk blends raw honesty with practical strategy, touching on identity, pace, aid stations, and protecting your joy. John opens up about why he posts every DNF, how a messy breakup derailed his hundred-mile streak, and what it means to come back stronger without chasing ego. The JFK 50 became his compass for longevity—more than a fast day, it’s...
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We explore how a Mid-Atlantic upbringing, fatherhood, sobriety, and community shaped John’s ultra journey, from DNFs to a snowy 100-mile attempt. The talk blends raw honesty with practical strategy, touching on identity, pace, aid stations, and protecting your joy. John opens up about why he posts every DNF, how a messy breakup derailed his hundred-mile streak, and what it means to come back stronger without chasing ego. The JFK 50 became his compass for longevity—more than a fast day, it’s...
06: You keep steadily getting better, that’s all that matters in the long run Forever_Unconquered
Real Running Conversations
27 minutes
4 months ago
06: You keep steadily getting better, that’s all that matters in the long run Forever_Unconquered
Join me as I get into a real running conversation with Forever_Unconquered (Instagram handle) and ask him about his journey and share some laughs and hopefully encourage someone in this episode.
Real Running Conversations
We explore how a Mid-Atlantic upbringing, fatherhood, sobriety, and community shaped John’s ultra journey, from DNFs to a snowy 100-mile attempt. The talk blends raw honesty with practical strategy, touching on identity, pace, aid stations, and protecting your joy. John opens up about why he posts every DNF, how a messy breakup derailed his hundred-mile streak, and what it means to come back stronger without chasing ego. The JFK 50 became his compass for longevity—more than a fast day, it’s...
