Don Reichelt, a Guinness World Record holder for running on a manual treadmill, joins the podcast. He shares his motivation for attempting the record and the rigorous process of setting a Guinness world record, including finding independent witnesses and providing video evidence.

Don also discusses his approach to training and self-care, emphasizing the importance of strength training and mobility exercises. The conversation touches on the evolving nature of ultra running and the balance between competition and enjoying the beauty of nature.

Don shares his experience running a sub-8 minute pace in a 100-mile race and the mental challenges that come with achieving a perfect race. He shares how he sets goals and pushes himself to his limits, as well as the importance of mental and emotional preparation. Overall, the conversation highlights the pursuit of challenging oneself and finding enjoyment in the process.

Check out Don on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runwithdon/?hl=en

Takeaways

Don Reichelt set three Guinness World Records for running on a manual treadmill

Don emphasizes the importance of strength training and mobility exercises in his training regimen to prevent injuries and improve performance.

The conversation explores the evolving nature of ultra running and the balance between competition and enjoying the beauty of nature.

Don shares his experience running a sub-8 minute pace in a 100-mile race and the mental challenges that come with achieving a perfect race.

Setting challenging goals and pushing oneself to the limits can lead to personal growth and a sense of accomplishment.

Mental and emotional preparation are just as important as physical training for ultra races.

Sound Bites

"I was really just looking for a way to get a free treadmill."

"Guinness has turned into more of like a marketing agency than anything these days."

"I had no idea. It was hard physically, but I've never done anything harder mentally in my life."

"What are the controlled ways that I can practice something that I'm going to have to do at a really tough level in Cocodona."

"Why do we come out to this race when we both live where it's snowy? Because the heat just kills us each day."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:15 Running for Guinness World Records

04:26 The Mental Challenges of Running on a Manual Treadmill

10:59 The Importance of Strength Training and Mobility

13:20 Finding the Balance Between Competition and Enjoying Nature

22:59 Pushing Limits and Chasing Perfection

26:18 The Importance of Mental and Emotional Preparation

30:04 Training for Spring Races in Brutal Winters

32:29 Tiny Bench: Connecting and Sharing Stories

39:31 Memorable Runs: From Challenging Races to Special Moments

Keywords:

Records, treadmill running, training, self-care, strength training, mobility exercises, ultra running, competition, nature, mental challenges, ultra running, training, Cocodona 250, goals, mental preparation, Tiny Bench, memorable runs, fastest known times