155 - Virtue and Endurance with Sabrina Little

SummaryBrian Auten interviews ultra runner and philosopher Sabrina B. Little. They explore the intersection of endurance sports and ethics, discussing how running can cultivate virtue, expose vice, and serve as a training ground for character development. Sabrina shares her journey from philosophy to ultra running, emphasizing the importance of discipline and habit in forming virtues. The conversation delves into the complexities of virtue and vice, the role of sports in moral formation, and the life lessons learned through endurance racing.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Endurance and Ethics02:07 Sabrina's Journey: From Philosophy to Ultra Running08:44 Virtue Development Through Endurance Sports15:16 The Spectrum of Virtue and Vice19:09 Habit, Discipline, and Character Formation23:00 Life Lessons from Endurance Racing25:03 Training for Life: The Christian Race28:11 Spiritual Disciplines: The Workout for Character30:29 Lessons from the Desert Fathers32:41 Understanding Intransigence in Perseverance36:01 The Balance of Perseverance and Prudence40:57 Navigating Competitiveness in Athletics45:15 Character Development Beyond Sports46:46 Influential Thinkers and ResourcesSabrina Little’s Book: The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runnershttps://www.amazon.com/Examined-Run-People-Better-Runners/dp/0197678696https://www.sabrinalittle.com================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at [email protected]