Joe reflects on what it takes to run an ultra-marathon and challenges some of the conventional thinking around endurance training and nutrition. To inspire listeners, he shares details of the plans he followed to prepare for the Hawaii Ultra Beast and reads extracts from articles he has written about getting fit and staying injury-free. Joe explores the role that a high-fat diet can play in fueling exercise and highlights the importance of hydration, looking after your legs and feet, and using breathwork and meditation to lower stress levels and boost blood circulation in the body.  

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