Lauren McGettrick is a CrossFit athlete, marathon runner, and ultramarathon runner. In addition to her physical pursuits, Lauren is a registered nurse and certified coach. 

In this episode, we discuss Lauren’s most recent athletic feat, the completion of her first 100 mile race. Lauren shares her reasons for pursuing the challenge, as well as some of the darkest moments of the experience. 

We also talk about Lauren’s past military experience and the barriers she broke through as an officer in the U.S. Army.

Much of our conversation revolves around cultivating a resilient mindset in the face of adversity, and fostering confidence through experience. This episode will leave you motivated to pursue the challenges that make you happy and inspire you to go all in. 

If you enjoyed this episode and don’t already connect with Lauren, Austin, or the Steadfast Collective, check out the links below for more information.

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There are two types of challenges in our lives, the kind we choose, and the kind that chooses us.

In this episode, Austin sits down to discuss the lessons he's learned throughout his most recent marathon build, as well as the “real-life” struggles that have furthered his conviction in pursuing this goal.

Life isn’t easy. It will push back against your greatest ambitions and leave you questioning your purpose and potential. With each challenge, we can choose to run from or towards the resistance. 

At all times, we should challenge ourselves to face a challenge of our own choosing, while subsequently facing the challenges that life throws our way. By doing this, we become more conditioned to struggle, and confident in taking meaningful actions to overcome any form of hardship. 

Learn the value of physical challenges, why the agreements you make with yourself can build you up or break you down, how to leverage a sense of urgency to your advantage, and why nothing worth having comes easily.

If you enjoyed this episode and don’t already connect with Austin and the Steadfast Collective, check out the links below for more information.

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Mannie Zubia is a proud son, husband, and father, all while training for and crushing 100-mile ultramarathons. 

He joins the Steadfast Collective Podcast to discuss his most recent ultra, a victory at the Saddle2Surf 100-miler from Norco, CA to Huntington Beach. We discuss Mannie’s life as a kidney donor for his mother, a pivotal point in his story, and his purpose for continuing to choose hard things in his daily life.

If you enjoy this episode and don’t already connect with Mannie, Austin, or the Steadfast Collective, check out the links below for more information.

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Watch “No Bad Days” - https://youtu.be/-VDN6mukd1s?si=jtxTp7PJ1MAo72rd 

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Matthew Johnson is an endurance athlete and hybrid coach.

In this episode, we sit down to discuss his recent experiences of completing the 2023 Leadville Trail 100 Run, as well as his attempt at running another 100-mile ultramarathon, just one month later, a race that he’d later drop out of, due to multiple fractures in his leg. 

In our discussion, we breakdown the lessons learned from Matt’s recent bouts of success and adversity, the importance of establishing clear motivations for your actions, and how failure can actually enhance your probability of success in the future. 

If you enjoy this episode and don’t already connect with Matthew, Austin, or the Steadfast Collective message, check out the links below for more information.

Follow Matthew Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/mattjohnson__/ 

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Follow Mike Zocco - https://www.instagram.com/mikezocco/?img_index=1 

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On her first ever podcast appearance, Abby sits down with me to discuss the struggles endured in recent months, and what it has meant to remain steadfast amidst life’s trials.

Follow Abby - https://www.instagram.com/abby_siever/

*Please note that there are audio issues throughout today's episode. We apologize for the ways that these issues may have disrupted your listening experience!

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As Daniel prepares to run the Leadville 100 ultramarathon on August 19th, I sit down with him to discuss his training, origins as a Mexican immigrant, and evolving relationship with the common limitations of doubt, fear of failure, and control.

Follow Daniel - https://www.instagram.com/daniel.floress/

Time Stamps:

01:17 - Introduction | Daniel Flores

04:18 - A deeper purpose for running 100 miles

09:28 - Establishing confidence through resistance

16:04 - Risking failure to achieve success

20:45 - Si, se puede (yes, you can)

25:58 - Saying ‘no’ to discover greater opportunity

33:00 - Trusting your intuition

38:26 - Why we need to struggle

42:25 - Reframing your perception of suffering

48:00 - The ‘controllable’ factors of challenging circumstances

51:50 - Making the most of doubt

58:32 - “Steadfast Under Trial”

01:03:41 - The trials of an immigrant

01:07:35 - Closing message

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Learn More: Leadville 100 - https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/run/leadvilletrail100run/