Join us on this epic episode of Chill Culture as we kick off 2025 with a legendary guest: Ryan Sandes! 🏃‍♂️🌍 A trailblazer in ultrarunning, Ryan has conquered terrains across the globe, from the icy stretches of Antarctica to the dunes of the Gobi Desert. This conversation dives into his inspiring journey, his love for adventure, and his relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries. 💪✨

What you’ll gain from this episode:

🔥 Motivation to conquer your own goals, whether you're a runner or not.

🌟 Insights into the mental and physical preparation behind ultramarathons and multi-day challenges. 📖

Behind-the-scenes stories from Ryan’s latest book Run Risk Reward—including brushes with danger and profound personal reflections.

💡 Tips on balancing high-performance sports with giving back to the community.

🏞️ Inspiration to explore the great outdoors and embrace new challenges in life.

🎥 Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025 Season 2 kicks off with Ryan Sandes

02:00 - Lockdown Memories: Running 100 miles indoors

06:00 - Hometown Trails: Why Cape Town remains special

11:30 - The Early Years: From rugby dreams to trail running

18:40 - 100-Mile Races: Ryan’s journey to Leadville and Western States

28:00 - Mental Toughness: Strategies for overcoming the "pain cave"

36:00 - Visualizing Success: How Ryan prepares for ultramarathons

44:00 - Cocodona 250: Goals for 2025

52:00 - Danger and Adventure: Stories from the Himalayas and Skeleton Coast

1:05:00 - Giving Back: 13 Peaks Challenge and community impact

1:10:00 - Words of Encouragement: Advice for chasing your dreams

1:16:00 - Outro: What’s next for Ryan in 2025

🌄 Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or simply love incredible stories of human endurance, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and captivating adventures. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring extraordinary guests like Ryan Sandes. 🙌

🔗 Links & Resources:

- Trail Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailcultureza/

- Trail Culture Coaching: https://www.trailculture.co.za/

- Ryan Sandes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansandes/

- Ryan Sandes website: https://ryansandes.com/

- Carbon Endurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbon_endurance/

- Carbon Endurance: https://www.carbonendurance.co

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