In this episode of Beyond The Finish Line, host Joe Hardin sits down with ultrarunner and coach Heidi Baker to explore what it truly means to define your own finish line. Whether you’re chasing your first race or your first 200 miles, this conversation dives into the heart of endurance: taking risks, embracing DNFs, and choosing to bet on yourself even when the outcome is uncertain.

Heidi shares her journey from reluctant runner to seasoned ultrarunner, highlighting how setbacks, stumbles, and “unfinished business” often become the most powerful catalysts for growth. With honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, she explains why DNFs aren’t failures and that they’re turning points. They’re proof that you were brave enough to try.

This episode is perfect for endurance athletes looking for motivation, mindset shifts, and community. You’ll learn what keeps athletes coming back when the miles get hard, how to navigate doubt, and why the finish line isn’t a location but a personal decision.

If you’re searching for inspiration, real talk, and a reminder that every athlete writes their own story, this episode will help you take your next step beyond the finish line.

🎧 Tune in, lean in and define your own finish line.

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