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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 58 MIN

Dylan Led - "I've been through so much worse than whatever's in front of me in a race"

from Run Your Story Podcast · host Allison Gaillard

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!Allison interviews Dylan, an ultra runner with 14+ ultramarathons, a sobriety and redemption story, and a weekly live cornhole podcast.Dylan shares how he ran casually as a young athlete, joined the US Army in 2013 for eight and a half years, then swore off running after leaving in 2021 and struggled with lost purpose and heavy drinking, intensified after a roommate’s death in a 2022 motorcycle accident.After reading David Goggins’ “Can’t Hurt Me,” he began training for the 4x4x48 challenge, found running as therapy, and rapidly progressed from half-marathon to marathon to 50 miles and then a 100-mile loop race, describing a faith-defining moment around mile 40–41.He discusses endurance, choosing suffering, gratitude, community, racing routines, fueling and recovery, favorite and hardest races, gear and shoes, mantras for running and sobriety, and goals including a top-10 finish at Cocodona while spreading faith, fitness, and sobriety.Dylan Led - https://www.facebook.com/dylan.ledbetter.71Races MentionedSt. Patrick's Day MarchMid-State MileInkom Last Man StandingTennessee MileRun LOViT 100Coca Dona 250Shout OutsDavid GogginsBecca JonesJohn CoxBrianDougEast Coast AdventuresDaniel CastroEricChad WrightSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye Guy

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! Allison interviews Dylan, an ultra runner with 14+ ultramarathons, a sobriety and redemption story, and a weekly live cornhole podcast. Dylan shares how he ran casually as a young athlete, joined the US Army in 2013 for eight and a half years, then swore off running after leaving in 2021 and struggled with lost purpose and heavy drinking, intensified after a roommate’s death in a 2022 motorcycle accident. After reading David Goggins’ “Can’t H...

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