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Summary
In this episode, Rusty shares his running journey and how he got into ultra running. He talks about his why for running, which is to honor his grandson Max (#maxs5). Where he reminds us all to be grateful for life. Rusty emphasizes the strong sense of community in the ultra running world and the connections he has made with other runners. He also discusses the challenges and unique experiences of trail races, including the mud at Forgotten Florida. Rusty shares his experience running the Cruel Jewel race. He emphasizes the importance of not being surprised by the pain and embracing it as part of the journey. Rusty also highlights the supportive and helpful nature of the running community, where runners are always willing to lend a hand or offer assistance to fellow runners. He believes that the running community is a tribe built on a strong sense of community and camaraderie.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Getting to Know Rusty
06:23 Rusty's Journey into Ultra Running
13:25 Running with Gratitude: Max's 5
23:16 Navigating the Challenges of Trail Races
29:15 Connecting with Runners: The Impact of Social Media and Races
33:47 Running the Cruel Jewel race
34:16 The best worst experience of my life
35:29 The vibe and community of the Cruel Jewel race
37:25 Upcoming races and future plans
39:04 Dabbling in 200+ mile races
41:26 The importance of problem-solving and adapting in ultra running
44:32 The challenge of cutoffs in races
46:12 The diversity of the running community
48:19 The mantra of 'the more I run, the more I run'
49:16 The best advice: Don't be surprised by the pain
52:42 The meaning of tribe in the running world
Find Rusty's on IG: @that_rusty_runner
Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers
Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners
My Blog: https://elizabethmyers.substack.com/
Email: [email protected]
Check out PlayOn Relief: @playonrelief and use code: lizmyers for 20% off your order!!
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Summary
In this episode, Rusty shares his running journey and how he got into ultra running. He talks about his why for running, which is to honor his grandson Max (#maxs5). Where he reminds us all to be grateful for life. Rusty emphasizes the strong sense of community in the ultra running world and the connections he has made with other runners. He also discusses the challenges and unique experiences of trail races, including the mud at Forgotten Florida. Rusty shares his experience running the Cruel Jewel race. He emphasizes the importance of not being surprised by the pain and embracing it as part of the journey. Rusty also highlights the supportive and helpful nature of the running community, where runners are always willing to lend a hand or offer assistance to fellow runners. He believes that the running community is a tribe built on a strong sense of community and camaraderie.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Getting to Know Rusty
06:23 Rusty's Journey into Ultra Running
13:25 Running with Gratitude: Max's 5
23:16 Navigating the Challenges of Trail Races
29:15 Connecting with Runners: The Impact of Social Media and Races
33:47 Running the Cruel Jewel race
34:16 The best worst experience of my life
35:29 The vibe and community of the Cruel Jewel race
37:25 Upcoming races and future plans
39:04 Dabbling in 200+ mile races
41:26 The importance of problem-solving and adapting in ultra running
44:32 The challenge of cutoffs in races
46:12 The diversity of the running community
48:19 The mantra of 'the more I run, the more I run'
49:16 The best advice: Don't be surprised by the pain
52:42 The meaning of tribe in the running world
Find Rusty's on IG: @that_rusty_runner
Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers
Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners
My Blog: https://elizabethmyers.substack.com/
Email: [email protected]
Check out PlayOn Relief: @playonrelief and use code: lizmyers for 20% off your order!!
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