Ep. 015: Ultra Running & Backcountry Hunting w/ Weston Paul from MTNTOUGH

In this conversation, Weston Homa and Weston Paul discuss the intersection of endurance training, hunting, and personal growth. They explore the importance of strength training for hunters, the mental fortitude required for ultra running, and the significance of nutrition and hydration strategies. Both Westons share their personal journeys in running and hunting, emphasizing the need for mindfulness and being present in the moment.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mountain Tough Fitness05:21 The Importance of Fitness for Hunters10:00 Exploring the Mountain Tough App16:19 Weston Paul's Journey into Hunting and Running26:18 Identity and the Lessons from Ultra Running35:39 Finding Purpose Beyond Competition44:01 The Journey of Hunting and Running46:55 Balancing Training and Family Life49:42 Mindfulness in Endurance Sports52:34 Mental Mantras for Endurance54:32 Breaking Down Tasks: An Endurance Mindset56:40 Nutrition for Endurance and Hunting01:04:42 The Importance of Electrolytes01:09:29 Mountain Tough: Training for Hunters and RunnersWebsite/Blog:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://runtherackoutdoors.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠