Dylan Truesdale served as an Army Ranger before eventually leaving the military. Later, a devastating car crash changed the course of his life. He lost his right eye, suffered lasting damage to his remaining vision, and had to rebuild from a point where even basic movement looked completely different. What followed wasn’t a straight-line comeback. It was a decision to find out what he was still capable of.

That decision eventually led Dylan to ultramarathons, a 3:03 marathon, HYROX, heavy strength training, and a life built around doing difficult things with purpose. In this conversation, he talks about becoming an Army Ranger, the crash and recovery, running his first ultra with limited vision, why he wakes up at 3:30 AM, how he balances strength and endurance, and the mindset behind “nobody’s coming.” Pasted text Pasted text Pasted text

The conversation also turns to the mission behind his next challenge: attempting to ruck 100 miles in 24 hours to raise money for veterans. Dylan opens up about PTSD, his own mental-health crisis after leaving the military, the veterans he has lost, and why carrying that weight has become about far more than completing another endurance event.

Content Note: This episode includes discussions of PTSD, mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and suicide loss. Please take care while listening.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Chapters

00:00 Perseverance

01:14 Why He Joined the Army

04:26 Becoming an Army Ranger

14:39 The Crash That Changed Everything

22:22 “The Baddest Motherfer Ever”*

28:03 From Recovery to Ultra Running

35:42 His First Ultra: Heat, Falls & Getting Lost

41:30 “Nobody’s Coming”

43:00 How He Trains, Works & Lives at 3:30 AM

49:05 6'5", 200 Pounds & a 3:03 Marathon

58:40 100 Miles in 24 Hours for Veterans

1:01:16 PTSD, Suicide & Why the Mission Matters

1:08:42 What Comes Next

SUPPORT DYLAN'S 100-MILE RUCK FOR VETERANS

Dylan Truesdale is taking on a 100-mile ruck in under 24 hours, with a goal of raising $100,000 to support veterans.

If you'd like to support his mission or learn more about the fundraiser, you can find the link below.

Donate or learn more: donate.mission22.org/campaign/814545/donate

Follow Dylan:

instagram.com/dylanctruesdale/

The People Run Podcast:

instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/
Music: instagram.com/mech__beats/