#71: 9X Marathon Winner Explains Life as the .001% of the world ft Joey Whelan

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story!Out of 8 billion people on earth, less than 1% will ever run a marathon… and an even smaller number will ever win one. In this episode of The Shellda Podcast, I sit down with elite marathon runner Joey Whelan, the winner of the Austin Marathon, to explore the mindset, sacrifice, and obsession behind competing at the highest level of endurance sports.We talk about:• What runners actually think about during a marathon• The mental battle between miles 18–26• Training through brutal winters and treadmill miles• Why winning a marathon still doesn’t silence self-doubt• Running as identity, therapy, and obsession• The moment Joey proposed to his wife at the Austin Marathon finish lineIf you're a runner, aspiring marathoner, or someone chasing excellence in any field, this episode will give you a raw look into what it takes to operate at the elite level.Follow Joey here: https://www.instagram.com/jpwhelan23Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/shelldapodcastSupport the show