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#36 Adversity, Discipline, and Chasing a 100 Miler | Rio Mata
In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Fitz sits down with Rio Mata to talk about what it really means to build yourself through adversity.
At a young age, Rio faced injuries, family challenges, and isolation. Instead of folding, he found the gym, leaned into discipline, and started chasing something bigger. That path led him into bodybuilding, running, coaching others, and now preparing for one of the toughest 100 mile races in the country.
This conversation goes beyond training. It’s about learning through struggle, investing in guidance instead of going it alone, and developing the…
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