Ep. 014 - Garrett Fredrick - 100-Mile Warrior: Inside an Ultrarunner's Mind

Garrett Fredrick is a podcaster, trail runner, and a 100-mile race finisher.Most of us tend to admire people who have achieved incredible feats. Building a multimillion-dollar company from scratch or winning a gold medal in the Olympics are some examples. We want to learn from them, understand how their mind works, and try to apply some of their wisdom to our lives.Garrett shares his story of how he became an ultrarunner and one of the very few people who have completed the No Business 100 race. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to complete 100-mile races, the preparation behind the scenes, and the mental battles ultrarunners face when attempting these huge challenges.From dealing with adversity and pushing through the challenges to making peace with failures and disappointments, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about what it means to be a runner and how this can make you a more resilient human being.In this episode, you will learn:The discipline it takes to complete an ultramarathon event How to develop and work on your mental strength. The importance of supportive relationships in personal growthHow running can help with your mental healthHow to overcome self-doubts and reach full potentialThe art of getting up after getting knocked down Plus much more0:00 Intro01:10 How Garrett became a runner03:10 Soccer background06:20 Path to ultrarunning14:40 The No Business 100 race21:55 Physical and Mental struggles26:40 Finishing The No Business 10028:05 Running and mental health34:00 Going back to The No Business 10042:25 Dealing with calorie depletion46:40 Physical toll on endurance athletes49:50 How to train the mind55:15 Closing question58:25 Where to find GarrettFollow Garrett Fredrick:https://www.instagram.com/garretttherunner/Watch the episode on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/J_J3XdyRSckLet's Connect.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmcianci/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianciYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdomEmail: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/