114 - Curveballs & Comebacks: My First Ultra

Getting After It · Mar 20, 2025 · 33m · transcript

Sometimes life throws curveballs—unexpected obstacles, setbacks, or moments that force us to rethink our goals. In this episode, I dive into the lessons I learned when I had to pivot from one ultra marathon to another after months of training, only to face another brutal challenge on race day.

I share what it was like to push through heat exhaustion, dehydration, and self-doubt while running through the Arizona desert at night, and how having the right mindset—and the right people—can make all the difference.

Key Takeaways:

Pivoting isn’t quitting – Sometimes the best path forward means…