Kelly Thrush shares his incredible journey from battling alcohol addiction and undergoing a life-saving liver transplant to completing the Arizona 300. Kelly's story proves to us that we all have more in us than we think we do. We can all accomplish amazing things, despite the odds being stacked against us. Whether you're a runner or not, Kelly's story will inspire you to believe in the impossible.

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In this episode, Steve and Jeff catch up with Troy Rasmussen. Troy shares his early days of disliking running to tackling a few challenging ultras including his first experience at a 50k where he met Jeff and then most recently to his race at Massanutten 100. The Massanutten 100 has over 18,500 feet of elevation and Troy got everything he wanted out of this race and more. Listen to what it takes to finish a race when you get through the first half in 12 hours and then need an additional 22 hours to finish the second half as the wheels come off. Could you do it? Here what it takes to keep moving when the plan gets thrown out the window. You will hear some tips on training, hydration, the pros and cons of an ice bandana and even a discussion of if and when you should consider taking a trail nap in a 100 miler. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights and motivational stories to help you piece together your own blueprint for ultra running success.

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On today's show, we dig into the world of races that are 200+ miles, with our guest who like many of us, works a full time job, has a family, and has outside of running that he enjoys spending time doing. He has run a ton of ultras and started with 50ks for a couple of years before finding the races that are longer than 200 miles. Dave Stinchfield has completed the Bigfoot 200 - 3 times, the Moab 240 2x, the Tahoe 200 2x, the Cocodona 250 2x and just recently, the Arizona 300. Discover how Dave balances his career and family while training for these races. We discuss training strategies, mental fortitude, the unexpected moments and ultra and will have you believing that you too can complete an ultra of any distance. Want to keep up with Dave? Connect with him on IG or check out his Vimeo where you can see some videos of his races.

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