The middle is where growth takes root. It’s not flashy like the start or triumphant like the finish, but it’s where durability, patience, and true resilience are forged.

In this episode, I explore the mental and emotional terrain of being halfway — in training, in ultras, and in life. I share a breath technique to slow down, the practice of meeting the edge without recklessness, and how to keep yourself awake to progress instead of slipping into autopilot.

The middle is not monotony. It’s the forge. This is where inspiration is born, where the nervous system learns durability, and where the real joy — the dopamine — is found in the process itself.