002: Justin Avalos: What If the Hard Thing Heals You? Run Your Race

We catch up with our friend Justin Avalos and follow his shift from chronic knee and foot pain to a full-on marathon mindset built through physical therapy, strength training, and stubborn consistency. We also get real about divorce, faith, depression, and why “run your race” can be the simplest way to survive a hard season and come out stronger. • a quick posture check and collective breath to settle in • how we met in the military and why we started creating content together • building endurance through time on foot instead of chasing pace • Justin's divorce and the moment he commits to a marathon promise • race-day reality: pain, dehydration, cramping, and finishing anyway • running as therapy and active meditation when life gets loud • beginner advice: start with a 5K, walk if needed, find community support • avoiding the comparison trap and focusing on your own pace Give us a like, subscribe, share it with someone, tell a friend that you got a friend, or you know a cool guy in San Diego, California, who hosts a podcast.