Episode 533 INTERVIEW - From Hating PE to Conquering Badwater: Jiri Halek’s Wild Running Journey
Guest:
Jiri Halek – Czech orthodontist turned ultra-runner who once pretended to be sick to skip running… and now wakes up at 4am to run twice a day (on purpose!).
Get Ready For:
A hilarious, inspiring, and refreshingly honest conversation with a man who went from 130kg and dodging stairs to finishing some of the world’s gnarliest ultras—all while keeping his sense of humour, humility, and love for beer.
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🎧 Why You’ll Love This Episode:
•The Most Relatable Start to Running Ever: Jiri’s first run was 500m. He hated it. Now he runs 200+ mile ultras and calls it “fun.”
•From Couch to Crazy…
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