The Edge of Possible | John Kelly | Season 3 Episode 7

What does it take to keep showing up at the edge of human possibility?In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Ash sits down with John Kelly, Barkley Marathons finisher, endurance athlete, data scientist, and one of the most thoughtful minds in ultra running.From the psychological challenge of Barkley to the loneliness of multi-day races, John opens up about failure, resilience, discomfort, uncertainty, and why hard things still matter in a world built around convenience.We also dive into:The mental side of ultra runningLearning through DNFs and setbacksBarkley Marathons preparation and strategyData vs instinct in endurance sportsAppalachian Trail FKT attemptThe difference between pain and dangerWhy suffering can create growthComfort culture and modern lifeMotivation, limits, and human potentialThis is more than a running conversation. It’s about understanding yourself when things get hard.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.#ultrarunning #barkleymarathons #trailrunning #endurance #podcast #runningpodcast #ultramarathon #johnkelly #mindset #runningmotivation #endurancesports #pushinghorizons #pushinghorizonsstepbystep #pushinghorizonspodcast #podcastforrunners