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Jun 4, 2025 1 hr 7 min

Pain, Purpose, and Long Distance

from Pushing Horizons Step by Step Hosted by Ash Pant

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the world of ultramarathon running, sobriety, and mental resilience with an athlete who’s faced it all, divorce, injury, addiction, and heartbreak, and kept running. From logging over 200 miles in a week to pushing athletes with disabilities, this is more than a story about endurance; it’s about transformation. You’ll hear about overcoming personal demons, training through life’s chaos, and finding purpose through pain. Whether you’re a long-distance runner, navigating recovery, or rebuilding your life from the ground up, this conversation will hit home. 🔑 Keywords:ultrarunning, ultra marathon, mental health, sobriety journey, running motivation, comeback story, long-distance running, fatherhood, injury recovery, pushing through pain, running podcast, athlete mindset, how to run 100 miles, running transformation 🎙️ Topics Covered:✅ How to rebuild your life through running✅ The power of sober living and mental strength✅ Training smart after injuries and burnout✅ Why pushing through pain creates purpose✅ Lessons from parenting, relationships, and long-distance endurance Subscribe for more raw, real stories of grit, growth, and going the distance. #ultrarunning #runningmotivation #soberlife #comebackstory #mentalhealth #dadlife #ultramarathon #enduranceathlete #runningpodcast

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