If you've ever watched the show "Alone" you can probably already draw some similarities to being an endurance athlete. In this episode, I take a look at these similarities and what we can learn from them.

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The title of this episode was inspired by the first line one of my favorite band's song "Happiness Jones". I take a deep dive into the "Life" part of "running is life". I hope it generates some introspective thought and conversation!

Resources:

Song - "Happiness Jones" by The Wood Brothers can be found on many of the music listening platforms. 

Running is Life Podcast Episode 206 - Aligning Your Values with Your Running - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/aligning-your-values-with-your-running-episode-206/

Artiken Bracelets - https://artiken.com/ 

Yellow Runner Long Haul 100 Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItOJVLmz8So

Books - Addie Bracey "Mental Training for Ultra Runners" Travis Macy "The Ultra Mindset"

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Here my long term training plan details for the Scout Mountain 100 in June & my plan for Misogi #2 in attempting an Everesting Challenge.

Resources - G5 Trail Workdays Feb. 7 & 21 - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/volunteer

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The following is my account of the Fierce Dragon 100k that took place on Jan. 16, 2026. 

Resources:

Cross Point Gloves - https://showerspass.com/products/crosspoint-waterproof-knit-wool-gloves?variant=43863225860296&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22520716048&gbraid=0AAAAADi3ItfbIxef-TIXwXp9kjf4iFs28&gclid=CjwKCAiAssfLBhBDEiwAcLpwfsY3yljuuWqIB7LlyBahRtcQ4phyxsSRudwfR7v3dto5WWsRZYKBcBoCi4UQAvD_BwE

Truewerk B1 Sun Hoodie - https://truewerk.com/products/b1sunhoodiemens?variant=39999314001962

G5 Trail Work Days (Snook's Nose) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/volunteer

FSR 100-miler - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131617

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It's race week for me with the Fierce Dragon Frozen Toe 100k on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. You can follow along here - https://hardassevents.info/tracking/t3/runnerTrac.php

So I talk about doing this race for the love of running and enjoying the process. Before all that, I discuss some reminders in training after taking time off and what we can expect (or not expect) from the super compensation effect. 

Thanks to all who commented on the last Episode "Giving Yourself Grace". That means a lot that it hit home! Thank you!

The HydraPak tube I fumbled on the podcast trying to remember can be found here - https://www.hydrapak.com/products/arcticfusion%E2%84%A2-tube?variant=46241561280745

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We're the worst at being compassionate to ourselves and giving ourselves grace. Let's dive into how we can do better! 

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Here's the story of and lessons I learned from my Misogi of starting with 1-mile on Dec. 1 and increasing by one mile each day ending with 33+ miles on Dec. 31. What a journey!  

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Thought I'd catch everyone up. This week has been challenging/trying with 2 days in which finishing were questionable. Here's how I got through and lessons I learned. 

Resources:

Friction Prescription Salve - https://www.frictionprescription.com/

Nordic Natural Omega's - https://www.nordic.com/omega-3s/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18016891373&gbraid=0AAAAADpmLlcp6P5iUzpx1fc1DAkpF44P2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgbnKBhDgARIsAGCDdldgPl_g18xdW0ud8j1ZQi6fI1EY2zHV0d-oaBhcwiUCwfuJgpdML1waAmWqEALw_wcB

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Hear the training, logistics, and race stories from 3 athletes I coach. Those being Derek Brown, Tyler Ford, & John Goldfield. Enjoy!

Connect with:

Derek on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1610319

Tyler on Instagram - @tylerf100

And John on Instagram - @johnny2lips

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Coach Will and I have a great conversation about these 2 strength training aspects, who should and shouldn't do them, and why or why not. Please reach out to Will if you have questions or are interested in hearing more about his coaching services. He has included a free strength training routine on his Instagram channel.

Will's resources & contact info:

https://www.instagram.com/will.c.frantz/

https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/

Email - [email protected]

Website - https://willfrantz.com/

Fierce Dragon episodes:

Celia's - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-juvb8-137c50f

Michael & David's - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-v98ex-f896f2

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