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Running, Recovery, and Reinvention: Brad Finn's Journey from Addiction to Ultra Marathon Success

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Brad shares his journey from a competitive lacrosse player to an ultra runner, detailing his struggles with addiction and how running and sobriety transformed his life. He discusses his experiences with triathlons, the differences between triathlons and ultra marathons, and the importance of community and accountability in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In this conversation, Brad Finn shares his journey from casual running to ultra marathons, discussing the challenges and lessons learned along the way. He reflects on the importance of accountability, the impact of injuries, and the mental aspects of training and racing. Brad recounts his experiences with running streaks, his first ultra marathon, and the lessons learned from his first 100-mile race, emphasizing the significance of training specificity and mental preparation. In this conversation, Brad Finn shares his experiences and challenges in ultra marathons, discussing the physical and mental hurdles he faces during races. He reflects on the importance of setting realistic goals, managing expectations, and the role of mental strength in overcoming obstacles. Brad Finn shares his journey of accountability through running, discussing how he started his channel to document his path to becoming debt-free and losing weight. He emphasizes the importance of long-form content and building a genuine community over mere follower counts. The discussion touches on the mental health aspects of running, including the potential for addiction and the post-race blues. Finally, Brad compares the challenges of ultra running to Ironman races, asserting that ultra marathons present a unique and greater level of difficulty.

Takeaways

  • Sobriety played a crucial role in his running success.
  • Brad's first triathlon was a significant milestone in his life.
  • He found a supportive community in the trail running scene.
  • The differences between triathlons and ultra marathons are significant.
  • Accountability helped Brad maintain his running streak.
  • He believes that running has made him a better person overall. Accountability can significantly enhance motivation in fitness.
  • Training specificity is crucial for ultra marathons.
  • Mental preparation is as important as physical training.
  • Every race teaches valuable lessons for future endeavors. Ultra marathons can be humbling experiences that challenge both physical and mental limits.
  • Mental strength plays a significant role in overcoming challenges in ultra marathons.
  • Recovery, including sleep and nutrition, is essential for optimal performance.
  • It's important to enjoy the process of training rather than just focusing on the finish line.
  • The significance of tapering and adjusting training as races approach is highlighted.
  • Finding joy in running and training is key to long-term success. Accountability can drive personal transformation.
  • Post-race blues are a common challenge for runners.
  • Ultra running presents unique challenges compared to triathlons.

Chapters

03:03

From Team Sports to Endurance Running

05:56

The Impact of Sobriety on Running

08:59

Triathlon Experiences and Transition to Ultra Running

12:03

The Differences Between Triathlons and Ultra Marathons

15:01

Finding Motivation and Support in Sobriety

18:02

The Importance of Community and Accountability in Running

20:24

The Journey of Running Streaks

24:15

Transitioning to Ultra Marathons

36:32

Lessons from the First 100-Mile Race

43:01

The Challenge of Ultra Marathons

46:25

Mental Strength and Expectations in Racing

52:03

Goal Setting and Managing Expectations

56:03

The Importance of Recovery and Mental Health

01:06:23

Accountability Through Running

01:10:04

Friendships in the Running Community

01:11:48

Running as a New Addiction

01:17:30

Comparing Ironman and Ultra Running

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Manage episode 446750036 series 2696064
Nội dung được cung cấp bởi The Adventure Jogger and Steven Kornhaus. Tất cả nội dung podcast bao gồm các tập, đồ họa và mô tả podcast đều được The Adventure Jogger and Steven Kornhaus hoặc đối tác nền tảng podcast của họ tải lên và cung cấp trực tiếp. Nếu bạn cho rằng ai đó đang sử dụng tác phẩm có bản quyền của bạn mà không có sự cho phép của bạn, bạn có thể làm theo quy trình được nêu ở đây https://vi.player.fm/legal.

Brad shares his journey from a competitive lacrosse player to an ultra runner, detailing his struggles with addiction and how running and sobriety transformed his life. He discusses his experiences with triathlons, the differences between triathlons and ultra marathons, and the importance of community and accountability in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In this conversation, Brad Finn shares his journey from casual running to ultra marathons, discussing the challenges and lessons learned along the way. He reflects on the importance of accountability, the impact of injuries, and the mental aspects of training and racing. Brad recounts his experiences with running streaks, his first ultra marathon, and the lessons learned from his first 100-mile race, emphasizing the significance of training specificity and mental preparation. In this conversation, Brad Finn shares his experiences and challenges in ultra marathons, discussing the physical and mental hurdles he faces during races. He reflects on the importance of setting realistic goals, managing expectations, and the role of mental strength in overcoming obstacles. Brad Finn shares his journey of accountability through running, discussing how he started his channel to document his path to becoming debt-free and losing weight. He emphasizes the importance of long-form content and building a genuine community over mere follower counts. The discussion touches on the mental health aspects of running, including the potential for addiction and the post-race blues. Finally, Brad compares the challenges of ultra running to Ironman races, asserting that ultra marathons present a unique and greater level of difficulty.

Takeaways

  • Sobriety played a crucial role in his running success.
  • Brad's first triathlon was a significant milestone in his life.
  • He found a supportive community in the trail running scene.
  • The differences between triathlons and ultra marathons are significant.
  • Accountability helped Brad maintain his running streak.
  • He believes that running has made him a better person overall. Accountability can significantly enhance motivation in fitness.
  • Training specificity is crucial for ultra marathons.
  • Mental preparation is as important as physical training.
  • Every race teaches valuable lessons for future endeavors. Ultra marathons can be humbling experiences that challenge both physical and mental limits.
  • Mental strength plays a significant role in overcoming challenges in ultra marathons.
  • Recovery, including sleep and nutrition, is essential for optimal performance.
  • It's important to enjoy the process of training rather than just focusing on the finish line.
  • The significance of tapering and adjusting training as races approach is highlighted.
  • Finding joy in running and training is key to long-term success. Accountability can drive personal transformation.
  • Post-race blues are a common challenge for runners.
  • Ultra running presents unique challenges compared to triathlons.

Chapters

03:03

From Team Sports to Endurance Running

05:56

The Impact of Sobriety on Running

08:59

Triathlon Experiences and Transition to Ultra Running

12:03

The Differences Between Triathlons and Ultra Marathons

15:01

Finding Motivation and Support in Sobriety

18:02

The Importance of Community and Accountability in Running

20:24

The Journey of Running Streaks

24:15

Transitioning to Ultra Marathons

36:32

Lessons from the First 100-Mile Race

43:01

The Challenge of Ultra Marathons

46:25

Mental Strength and Expectations in Racing

52:03

Goal Setting and Managing Expectations

56:03

The Importance of Recovery and Mental Health

01:06:23

Accountability Through Running

01:10:04

Friendships in the Running Community

01:11:48

Running as a New Addiction

01:17:30

Comparing Ironman and Ultra Running

Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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