EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 38 MIN
Hospitalized After A Run: The Biggest Lessons Learned and an Update
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
A few days ago, I ended up in the hospital after a run with atrial fibrillation (AFib) — and while I’m doing okay now, the experience shook me up and taught me some lessons that I think every runner needs to hear. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what happened, what the doctors told me, how I’m doing now, and the biggest takeaways I’m walking away with from the whole experience. This one is personal, but I also think it’s important. Because as runners, it’s really easy to convince ourselves to push through things, ignore warning signs, or downplay what our body is trying to tell us. This experience reminded me that getting help when something is wrong is not weakness — it’s wisdom. In this episode, you’ll learn:What Happened During And After The Run That Sent Me To The HospitalWhat AFib Is And Why The Doctors Took It So SeriouslyWhy Asking For Help Right Away Can Be The Smartest Move A Runner MakesThe Biggest Mental Battle I Faced When Returning To Running AfterwardHow Fear And Hesitation Can Show Up After A Scary Health ExperienceWhat The Doctors Told Me About Returning To TrainingThe Biggest Lessons I’m Taking Away From This Experience Moving Forward If this episode resonated with you, I hope it helps a ton.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to carawayhome.com/everydayultraTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comGet 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: https://bit.ly/4qJDETMTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get my favorite running apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free at footpathapp.com.
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A few days ago, I ended up in the hospital after a run with atrial fibrillation (AFib) — and while I’m doing okay now, the experience shook me up and taught me some lessons that I think every runner needs to hear. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what happened, what the doctors told me, how I’m doing now, and the biggest takeaways I’m walking away with from the whole experience. This one is personal, but I also think it’s important. Because as runners, it’s really easy to convince ourselves to push through things, ignore warning signs, or downplay what our body is trying to tell us. This experience reminded me that getting help when something is wrong is not weakness — it’s wisdom. In this episode, you’ll learn:What Happened During And After The Run That Sent Me To The HospitalWhat AFib Is And Why The Doctors Took It So SeriouslyWhy Asking For Help Right Away Can Be The Smartest Move A Runner MakesThe Biggest Mental Battle I Faced When Returning To Running AfterwardHow Fear And Hesitation Can Show Up After A Scary Health ExperienceWhat The Doctors Told Me About Returning To TrainingThe Biggest Lessons I’m Taking Away From This Experience Moving Forward If this episode resonated with you, I hope it helps a ton.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to carawayhome.com/everydayultraTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comGet 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: https://bit.ly/4qJDETMTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get my favorite running apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free at footpathapp.com.
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