This episode is with ultrarunner and host of the popular Everyday Ultra podcast, Joe Corcione. Deeply passionate about finding fulfillment, Joe uses his actions and words to show people that no matter who they are today, they can become whoever they want to be. Through running, Joe has climbed out of rock bottom, learned to thrive with his ADHD diagnosis, and stayed sober for over 4 years.

In this episode we talk about: 

-running out of rock bottom

-beginner runner struggles to ultramarathon lover

-goal setting: why the scariest goals lead to the most fulfillment

-ADHD and addiction: from drugs and alcohol, to running and podcasting

-creating a successful podcast

Tune in to Joe’s podcast, Everyday Ultra: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/everyday-ultra/ and follow on Instagram @theeverydayultra 

We mentioned Episode 235. Jason Hardrath: Aim High Lift Others and if you liked this episode, you’ll like that one! https://forthelong.run/episodes/235-jason-hardrath-aim-high-lift-others 

Follow Joe on Instagram @joecorcione and For The Long Run @forthelrpod 

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Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!

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Here at the For The Long Run Podcast, you know we love to talk about the BIGGER stuff, the DEEPER stuff, and get down to the nitty-gritty of what makes life interesting and beautiful. And while a lot of what we talk about on this show is about our physical capabilities, a big part of what we believe in here at the podcast is doing the internal work. And that’s why we’re proudly sponsored by BetterHelp, because, like them, we believe therapy is for everyone. With BetterHelp, you can tap into a network of over 25,000 licensed and experienced therapists who can help you with a wide range of issues. 

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