Katharina Hartmuth | Finding Joy Inside Suffering | Season 2 Episode 33

What keeps someone going when the race stretches beyond 100 kilometers, the body starts to fail, and quitting would be the easy option?In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we explore what it really means to find joy inside suffering. This is a deep, honest conversation about ultrarunning, long-distance racing, and the mindset required to stay calm when things go wrong.We talk about UTMB, Hardrock 100, Tor des Géants, multi-day racing, pressure at the front of the pack, and how to stay grounded as expectations rise. Beyond races, this episode dives into purpose, identity, resilience, and why joy still matters even in the hardest moments.This one isn’t about glorifying pain.It’s about understanding it, working with it, and learning how to keep going without losing yourself.Keywords:ultrarunning podcast, trail running, endurance mindset, UTMB, Hardrock 100, Tor des Géants, women in ultrarunning, mental toughness, endurance psychology, long distance running, mountain running, resilience, pushing horizons podcast