KHC 153 - Eli Wehbe

Eli Wehbe - ultra-endurance runner and former Hollywood nightlife entrepreneur. After leaving the club scene, he transformed his life through fitness, completing the Cocodona 250-mile race in 2025 (30th overall) and training for the Arizona Monster 300. He shares his journey of resilience, discipline, and self-discovery via Instagram (@eliwehbe) and his memoir Mask. Join us for a conversation about ultra running, recovering from being at rock bottom, social media strategy in running, and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Follow Eli: https://www.instagram.com/eliwehbe/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 From Nightclubs to Running an Ultra Marathon with David Goggins 00:05:53 Moab 240: The Will to Keep Pushing 00:07:57 The Love of Ultra Running & Being a “Run-Fluencer” 00:10:41 Connections with Celebrities from the Nightclub 00:12:55 Los Angeles “Dreams” & Sobriety 00:17:16 Andy Glaze, Social Media Fame: A Passion Project 00:25:21 Having a “Look” to Stand Out: The IT Factor 00:28:17 Upcoming Runners, Eli’s Dad, and David Goggins 00:36:20 Rock Bottom for Eli Wehbe 00:48:18 You Can Fight Your Way out of Rock Bottom 00:51:02 Eli’s First 100 Mile, Running on a Broken Toe, & Cocodona 00:57:42 Eli’s Training Regimine 01:02:09 From Vegan to Eating Meat 01:03:22 Lift. Run. Shoot., Messages on Social Media, and Podcasts 01:08:45 Starting a Run Club & Future Goals 01:12:20 Impacting Others to Live a Better Life 01:14:16 Believing in a Higher Power 01:17:09 Eli’s Old Misconceptions About Hunting 01:18:53 Eli’s Connection with Andy Frisella 01:22:13 Expensive Cars & Designer Clothes 01:28:50 Eli’s Connection with Bradley Martyn 01:31:21 Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase