In this episode, Z Iman, ultra runner and endurance athlete, shares her journey into ultra running and the mental, physical, and emotional challenges that come with endurance racing.

We dive into the psychology of endurance sports, including how mindset, mental training, and nervous-system regulation play a critical role in pushing past limits when the body and mind want to quit. Z breaks down how community support, self-trust, and identity shape performance — both on the trail and in life.

Z also explores the key differences between trail running and road racing, how ultra running reshaped her relationship with discomfort, and why finding a personal “why” is essential for staying grounded during long races and long seasons of growth.

This conversation goes beyond running — it’s about resilience, self-belief, and what happens when you learn to move through discomfort instead of away from it.

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