Ep. 172: "Find Something That Makes You Dream" with Travis Vaughn

What happens when you find something that makes you dream—and then decide to pursue it even when it's hard?In this episode of the Mental Mettle Podcast, I sit down with Travis Vaughn of Upward Sports and Upward Running to talk about running, faith, mental toughness, community, setbacks, and the pursuit of goals that push us beyond our comfort zones.Travis shares his own seven-year journey toward qualifying for the Boston Marathon, including injuries, setbacks, and the mental shifts that helped him keep moving forward. We also talk about the mental side of running, the power of community, how faith fits into competition and endurance, and why focusing on what you can control can change the way you approach difficult challenges.But ultimately, the message is simple:“Find something that makes you dream and makes you want to go achieve something that you've never done before. Make it hard. Do hard things.”Whether you're an athlete, coach, runner, or simply someone looking for the next challenge, I think there's something valuable in this conversation.Connect with Travis & Upward RunningUpward Running:Upward RunningKinda Fast Podcast:Kinda Fast Podcast — Upward RunningKinda Fast is hosted by Claire Boyce and Travis Vaughn and covers running, training, faith, and the real-life challenges that come with pursuing your goals.Upward Sports:Upward SportsConnect with Mental Mettle CoachingMental Mettle CoachingIf this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the Mental Mettle Podcast and share it with an athlete, coach, runner, or someone who needs a reminder that doing hard things can be exactly what helps us grow.#MentalMettle #MentalToughness #TravisVaughn #DoHardThings #Running #FaithAndSports #MentalPerformance #AthleteDevelopment