Imagine running a marathon. Now, imagine running one every single day for a week—while hopping on a plane to a new continent between each finish line.
In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Schofeld, an Elevate athlete and finisher of the Great World Race. We dive deep into the logistics, the exhaustion, and the sheer grit required to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents in just 168 hours.
From the freezing winds of Antarctica to the humidity of Miami, Stephanie breaks down exactly how she prepared her body for the impossible and what it felt like to cross the final finish line.
In this conversation, we cover:
The Prep: How to structure a training block for back-to-back endurance efforts.
The Experience: Managing sleep deprivation and jet lag while running 183 miles.
The Low Point: The biggest challenge she faced (and how she overcame it).
The Surprise: The unexpected joy she found in the middle of the chaos.
The Aftermath: What real recovery looks like after global trauma to the legs.
Whether you are training for your first 5K or your tenth ultra, this episode will redefine what you think your body is capable of.
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