The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast

In this episode, I walk with Miguel Lara and Mickey Mahaffey in Boston, Massachusetts. Miguel Lara is a Tarahumaran ultramarathon champion. If you've read Born to Run, then you'll remember that the Tarahumara are a tribe that lives in the Copper Canyons of Mexico. They are some of the best ultramarathoners in the world– because walking and running long distances (barefoot) is just a way of life for them. And Miguel is one of the best of the best.

Mickey Mahaffey is an American who has been living with the Tarahumara for 20 years. His story of how he came to become one of the only white people accepted by the Tarahumara is equally as amazing.

I met Miguel and Mickey when I was in Boston for the marathon weekend. And when I started to hear their stories, I asked if I could record them for the podcast. Big thanks to them for taking the time to share their stories and wisdom with us. This is a very special interview and I look forward to visiting them in Mexico someday soon! #EveryMileMatters

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In this episode, I walk with Miguel Lara and Mickey Mahaffey in Boston, Massachusetts.  Miguel Lara is a Tarahumaran ultramarathon champion.  If you've read Born to Run, then you'll remember that the Tarahumara are a tribe that lives in the Copper Canyons of Mexico.  They are some of the best ultramarathoners in the world– because walking and running long distances (barefoot) is just a way of life for them.  And Miguel is one of the best of the best.

Mickey Mahaffey is an American who has been living with the Tarahumara for 20 years.  His story of how he came to become one of the only white people accepted by the Tarahumara is equally as amazing.

I met Miguel and Mickey when I was in Boston for the marathon weekend.  And when I started to hear their stories, I asked if I could record them for the podcast.  Big thanks to them for taking the time to share their stories and wisdom with us.  This is a very special interview and I look forward to visiting them in Mexico someday soon!  #EveryMileMatters

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In this episode, I walk with Coss Marte on the lower east side of New York City.  Not long ago, at the age of 19, Coss was a drug kingpin in NYC, making over $2,000,000 a year.  Now he's leading a fitness revolution from the very corner where he used to sell drugs.

Coss' studio, ConBody is one of the hottest workouts in NYC, featuring prison-style workouts all taught by formerly incarcerated ex-convicts.  Coss and Conbody have been featured in nearly every major magazine and newspaper.  They have great online workouts.  And they even now have a studio in Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC.

On a personal note, Coss is just an incredibly inspiring and humble person.  And I think that his insights can help all of us transform our hustle.  Big thanks to Coss for walking with us. #EveryMileMatters

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In this episode, I run with Nir Eyal on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Nir is one of the most sought after minds in Silicon Valley for his work at the intersection of technology and psychology, principally with regards to his work on habit formation.

Nir literally wrote the book on habit formation. His book, Hooked, is the primer that all tech companies (including us) use in trying to make their products more habit forming. His blog is a must-read for anyone in the industry, and anyone who is interested in how technology influences us. And he has consulted for every major tech company that is changing our behavioral landscape.

Nir's work has also been a big influence on me personally. (Just ask my team– they're a bit tired of how often I bring it up in meetings.) And I'm super grateful to Nir for taking the time to share his insight with us so that we can all form healthier habits– and break some of our bad ones. #EveryMileMatters

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In this episode, I run with Nir Eyal on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Nir is one of the most sought after minds in Silicon Valley for his work at the intersection of technology and psychology, principally with regards to his work on habit formation.

Nir literally wrote the book on habit formation.  His book, Hooked, is the primer that all tech companies (including us) use in trying to make their products more habit forming.  His blog is a must-read for anyone in the industry, and anyone who is interested in how technology influences us.  And he has consulted for every major tech company that is changing our behavioral landscape.

Nir's work has also been a big influence on me personally.  (Just ask my team– they're a bit tired of how often I bring it up in meetings.)  And I'm super grateful to Nir for taking the time to share his insight with us so that we can all form healthier habits– and break some of our bad ones.  #EveryMileMatters

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In this episode, I walk with Dan Pallotta in Toppsfield, Massachussetts. Dan is an entrepreneur, author and thought leader who will change the way you think about charity.

Dan founded the AIDS Rides and the first three-day cancer walks, raising over $500M for charity. His experiences led him to write three great books, including Uncharitable, How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential, which is a must-read for anyone interested in making an impact. Dan has also given two of my favorite TED talks which I highly recommend that you watch and share widely:

• The way we think about charity is dead wrong.
• The dream we haven't dared to dream.

Dan is now the founder of the Charity Defense Council, Advertising for Humanity and the Bolder Board training initiative. Big thanks to Dan for walking with us and encouraging us all to dream big and be bolder. #EveryMileMatters!

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In this episode, I walk with Dan Pallotta in Toppsfield, Massachussetts. Dan is an entrepreneur, author and thought leader who will change the way you think about charity.

Dan founded the AIDS Rides and the first three-day cancer walks, raising over $500M for charity. His experiences led him to write three great books, including Uncharitable, How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential, which is a must-read for anyone interested in making an impact. Dan has also given two of my favorite TED talks which I highly recommend that you watch and share widely:

• The way we think about charity is dead wrong.
• The dream we haven't dared to dream.

Dan is now the founder of the Charity Defense Council, Advertising for Humanity and the Bolder Board training initiative.  Big thanks to Dan for walking with us and encouraging us all to dream big and be bolder. #EveryMileMatters!

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Last weekend, I was in Evanston, Illinois, home of my alma mater, the Northwestern Wildcats.  So I put out the beacon to all the Chicago area Charity Milers to see if anyone would like to go for a run.

Well, it was a beautiful day on Lake Michigan. And we had a great group of Charity Milers, including:

• Fan favorite, the Foxy Ninja, Jimmy Choi (from episode 5)
• Bill Bucklew, another Team Foxer who is planning to walk across the U.S.
• My long lost cousin, Liz who has some cool stories about my grandfather, the original Gene Gurkoff
• Francisco Robles, my good friend and old sparring partner from my boxing days.

I gotta tell you– we had a blast.  And I hope you all enjoy coming along for an easy run with us.  #EveryMileMatters.

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In this episode, I walk with Scott Jurek in Boulder, Colorado. Scott is an ultra-running legend whose accomplishments include:

• Winning the Western States 100 Mile Ultramarathon a record 7 times– in a row!
• Winning Badwater (a 135 mile sufferfest through Death Valley) twice– and setting a course record there!
• Setting a U.S. Record for the most miles run in 24 hours- 165.7 miles!
• Setting a course record for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine!

But Scott is more than an ultramarathoner. He is extraordinarily generous with his time and talents. And he has worked to support a number of great organizations, including many of our partners like Every Mother Counts, The Nature Conservancy, Achilles International and The USO.

Big thanks to Scott for sharing his story with us. #EveryMileMatters!

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In this episode, I walk with Scott Jurek in Boulder, Colorado.  Scott is an ultra-running legend whose accomplishments include:

• Winning the Western States 100 Mile Ultramarathon a record 7 times– in a row!
• Winning Badwater (a 135 mile sufferfest through Death Valley) twice– and setting a course record there!
• Setting a U.S. Record for the most miles run in 24 hours- 165.7 miles!
• Setting a course record for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine!

But Scott is more than an ultramarathoner.  He is extraordinarily generous with his time and talents. And he has worked to support a number of great organizations, including many of our partners like Every Mother Counts, The Nature Conservancy, Achilles International and The USO.

Big thanks to Scott for sharing his story with us. #EveryMileMatters!

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