The RUNEGADE Podcast

E19: Adam Popp | Popp Goes in the World of Running


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Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: where we set off to explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette.


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On Episode 19, Adam Popp becomes a RUNEGADE


Adam, Speaker, Mental Performance Coach, Athlete and a 12-year Combat Veteran combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader.


In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, Adam was injured by a secondary IED resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee.


That was only the start of his story - click here for more.


On this episode we learn about Adam's story, his life and running journey, from losing his right leg, above the knee, and fearing what the world took away from him. To a renewed positive outlook and a life of dedicated action, one step at a time, finding fulfilment and self-actualization.


From learning to walk, to a New Year's resolution that led him to learn to run again, to being an unbelievable athlete who's doing Big Things.


He holds numerous World Records, though it's not about the records, it's the running community, and those who help others each and every day - and Adam shares his thanks to Mike Spinnler of the JFK50 (Check out Episode 17 | Mike Spinnler)


And on October 15, support Adam, an Achilles International athlete, as he attempts to break the following four Guinness World Records:

  • Fastest 50k run on a treadmill (male) - LA1
  • Fastest 100k run on a treadmill (male) - LA1
  • Greatest distance on a treadmill in 24 hours (male) - LA1
  • Fastest 100 miles run on a treadmill (male) - LA1

  • Cheer him at the HOKA Flagship Store, NY, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA - during store hours (October 15, 10am-7pm). They will have an additional treadmill available for fans to run alongside Adam and show their support!


    At 10am on October 16, we will also welcome fans to come celebrate Adam's incredible accomplishments with light refreshments. RSVP here


    More Adam:

    • Achilles Blog Post
    • Adam's Website
    • Instagram: @eodpopp

    • We thank Adam for his service and wish him all the best on October 15 - hoping to see Adam at the JFK50 on November 23, in Boonsboro, MD


      In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.


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