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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2025 · 46 MIN

What I Learned Running a Marathon in Every Country | The Human Podcast

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qp-41ZOHt94?si=Q9YSFgkrUvqEW4NoToday, I speak to Nick Butter, the first person to ever run a marathon in every single country in the world. I ask about this incredible adventure, what motivates him, another adventure running Britain, his life story, starting a charity, running tips, and more!The Human Podcast explores the life stories of humans, known and unknown. Subscribe for a new interview every week!You can donate to Nick's charity, The 196 Foundation, here: https://www.the196foundation.com/🕒 TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro0:05 – Running a Marathon in Every Country5:41 – What I’ve Learned About Myself8:20 – The Psychological Experience11:10 – Marathons vs. Countries12:48 – Next Challenge: 1,000 Marathons16:26 – Nick’s Top Running Tips20:40 – Life Story & Background25:49 – Becoming Obsessed with Running28:20 – What Is “Suffering”?30:19 – Are You Addicted?33:11 – Being Misunderstood35:02 – Running Britain & The Italian Grand Tour37:40 – Starting a Charity41:38 – Hosting My ‘Run Weekends’43:31 - CLOSING QU: What is a good life?👤 NICKInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickbutterrunFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/nickbutterunLinktree - https://linktr.ee/nickbutterrunWebsite - https://www.nickbutter.com/Book (Running The World) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-World-World-Record-Breaking-Adventure/dp/1787631729Book (Run Britain) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Run-Britain-Record-Breaking-Adventure-Coastline-ebook/dp/B0B7W7FP5X?ref_=ast_author_dp📱 SOCIAL𝕏 - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehumanpodcastinstaEmail - [email protected]☕️ SUPPORT THE SHOWhttps://buymeacoffee.com/thehumanpodcastIt's just me working on this, and so any support is hugely helpful and greatly appreciated! ❤️

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qp-41ZOHt94?si=Q9YSFgkrUvqEW4NoToday, I speak to Nick Butter, the first person to ever run a marathon in every single country in the world. I ask about this incredible adventure, what motivates him, another...

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