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Matt Johnson: From Rock Bottom to Running Across Texas, How to Overcome Life’s Hardships & Build Unstoppable Endurance

In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with Matt Johnson, a military veteran and ultra-endurance runner who ran 841 miles across Texas in 17 days. Matt’s story is all about mental toughness, resilience, and transformation, proving you can rebuild after hitting rock bottom—facing divorce, bankruptcy, and life’s toughest battles.

We dive into overcoming adversity, the warrior mindset, and endurance training, as Matt shares lessons from his military service, finding purpose beyond the uniform, and using ultra-running for self-discovery and healing. We also discuss the emotional…

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