EPISODE · Jan 24, 2023 · 54 MIN
"Focus on what you CAN do, instead of what you can't" with Steve Epifano | S4E4
from Trail to 100
Steve Epifano was told by his doctor and by his surgeon that he would never run more than a half marathon, due to a tragic diagnosis of a bicuspid aortic valve (an aortic valve with only two cusps - or flaps- instead of three (which could lead to an aortic aneurysm, and ultimately death). After only a week or two of feeling sorry for himself, Steve decided to focus on what he can do, instead of what he can't do, and continued to run...Last year he did the Cocodona 250. Listen now to hear how Steve overcame his limitations to become the kind of runner - and man - he is today.~Leave us a review!~~Click here to leave a review on appleClick here to rate us on SpotifySteve's advice:-One foot in front of the other-Trust in the proccess-Trust in the journey-Enjoy the journey more than the destination _____________________________________________________________________________________________Steve's Links: Robin Ames Foundation: https://www.ramesfoundation.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_cal_runner/Listen to Steve on The Ultrarunning Guy's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ymekHfiAjpcWAHCeaVjE7?si=7c0581d187e04503_____________________________________________________________________________________________Links:Love the show and want a personalized shout out on one of the episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/supportPrivate coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner runners (5k-ultra): @pinetreerunningUtah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videosJoin our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Steve Epifano was told by his doctor and by his surgeon that he would never run more than a half marathon, due to a tragic diagnosis of a bicuspid aortic valve (an aortic valve with only two cusps - or flaps- instead of three (which could lead to an aortic aneurysm, and ultimately death). After only a week or two of feeling sorry for himself, Steve decided to focus on what he can do, instead of what he can't do, and continued to run...Last year he did the Cocodona 250. Listen now to hear how ...
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