115: The Rise of the King of Moab with Max Jolliffe

The King of Moab is here. In this episode, we sit down with Max Jolliffe, an ultra runner who recently claimed victory at the Moab 240. Max opens up about his journey from struggling with addiction to finding purpose and success in ultra running. We get into his training regimen, the psychological and physical challenges of ultra-running, and the life-changing decisions that have shaped his path and the relentless pursuit of personal growth.CHAPTERS:00:44 Discussing the Moab 240 Film01:42 Overcoming Adversity During the Race05:47 The Final Push to Victory13:35 Max's Running Journey18:29 The Power of Small Wins25:17 Struggles with Addiction and Getting Sober33:02 The Importance of Community and Support43:38 Getting into Running: A Life-Changing Decision47:11 The Importance of Running Competence50:01 Realizing Potential in Running53:00 The Mental Strength in Ultra Running01:13:51 Training and Preparation for Moab01:18:44 Final Thoughts and Future GoalsMENTIONS:Winning by Tim GroverRelentless by Tim GroverOutliers by Malcom GladwellWatch King of Moab filmhttps://youtu.be/euOpy884bgQ?si=0CZvV5npJdfG2r__CONNECT:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLLFOLLOW:IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessKEEP UP WITH MAXIG: @woah_max