Anchor Down: More Than Just a Long Run

Send us Fan MailSummaryMelissa takes listeners behind the scenes of her 22-mile training run at the Anchor Down Ultra—a day that tested far more than her endurance. Battling heat, fatigue, blisters, and the pressure of chasing a six-hour goal, she quickly realized the biggest challenge wasn't on the course—it was in her mind.Throughout the race, Melissa reflects on the emotional weight she carried into the day, how personal struggles and overthinking threatened to derail her, and the unexpected moments that reminded her why she continues to show up. From conversations with fellow runners to hard-earned lessons about resilience, she shares the honest reality of what it looks like to keep moving forward when both your body and your mind want to quit.This episode isn't just about running. It's about learning to sit with discomfort, recognizing when your thoughts are working against you, and choosing perseverance over perfection. Whether you're training for your own big goal, navigating heartbreak, or simply trying to make it through a difficult season, Melissa offers an authentic reminder that growth rarely happens when things are easy—it happens one difficult step at a time.Because sometimes the greatest victory isn't hitting the goal you set. Sometimes it's discovering you're capable of so much more than you believed before you took that first step.PODCAST SWAG!!!!https://www.ssuphotodesigns.com/collections/its-your-fn-journey-the-podcast*Shop SHAKLEE:https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/melissahemming*Save 15% on your first "drug drink" order- North Canna:https://www.drinkthenorth.com/MELISSA40718Support the showSupport the show