EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 54 MIN
Megan Eckert | Surviving the Storm at Big’s Backyard | Season 2 Episode 47
from Pushing Horizons Step by Step · host Ash Pant
Megan Eckert returns to Pushing Horizons: Step by Step after an incredible performance at Big’s Backyard Ultra, where she pushed through brutal weather, extreme sleep deprivation, and over 90 hours of continuous running.In this episode, we break down what it truly takes to survive one of the toughest endurance formats in the world. From running through storms and collapsing tents to battling the mental effects of sleep deprivation, this is a raw and honest conversation about resilience, limits, and the mindset required to keep going when everything inside you wants to stop.This episode goes beyond performance , it dives deep into the psychology of endurance and what happens when your body can still move, but your mind starts to fade.Keywords: Big’s Backyard Ultra, ultrarunning, Megan Eckert, endurance mindset, sleep deprivation running, backyard ultra strategy, mental toughness, ultramarathon podcast, Lazarus Lake, Harvey Lewis, long distance running, endurance athletes, pushing horizons podcast
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