EP 19 - Joel Sexton: Community, Self-Belief & Saying Yes to Life!

In Episode 19 of The Crow's Nest Podcast, we sit down with backyard ultra athlete Joel Sexton.Known throughout the running community for his generosity, positivity, and willingness to help others, Joel's journey into the sport began not as a competitor, but as a crew member. After supporting athletes on the world stage, including crewing for Tim Kaprazac during his Australian team campaigns, Joel eventually stepped onto the course himself and went on to represent Australia at the Backyard Ultra Satellite Championships.In this conversation, we explore Joel's early years, family, core values, mindset, mental health, and the lessons he's learned through running. We also dive into the importance of community, the friendships that make the backyard ultra world so unique, and why giving back to others has become such a defining part of who he is.This episode is a reminder that success isn't measured solely by results, but by the impact we have on the people around us.Whether you're a runner or simply someone looking for inspiration, Joel's story is one you won't want to miss.