Redemption Is Always Worth Chasing

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Steps, we dive into the brutal reality of ultra-running, failure, and the kind of mindset it takes to come back harder. After two gut-wrenching DNFs, at Rocky Raccoon and Grasslands, Angus returns to the course, not just to finish, but to redeem himself on his own terms.We talked about:What it feels like to DNF at mile 70Battling cold, rain, mud, and mental collapseGear that saved his race, and what failedThe mantra that kept him moving: Don't die in the chairWhy spite can be a powerful fuelRunning with a J-pouch and turning chronic illness into fuelHow ultra-running isn’t about winning, it’s about finishing what tried to break youWhether you're chasing your first ultra, struggling with injury, or just fighting to stay consistent, this episode cuts through the noise and gets to the damn truth:Redemption hurts. But it's always worth chasing.Keywords :ultra marathon, DNF recovery, trail running mindset, running podcast, ultra-running motivation, mental toughness, Rocky Raccoon 100, Grasslands trail race, running comeback story, J-pouch athlete, running redemption, pushing limits, long-distance running, how to finish 100 miles, ultra-running gear tips, trail running stories