#251: My First 100k Ultramarathon: Exceeding My Wildest Dreams Through Pain & Presence
Wed Oct 01 2025
POP-UP EPISODE!! Have you ever failed at something only to discover that failure was exactly what you needed to succeed beyond what you thought possible?
After missing my qualifying time in my 50-mile race in April, I could have given up. Instead, I floated through summer while focusing on one specific weakness—running uphill—and found myself toeing the line at my first 100k ultramarathon.
What happened over those 62 miles and 10 loops taught me lessons that go far beyond running, lessons about pain, presence, and the power of staying exactly where you are even when everything hurts.
In this episode, you'll hear:
The mindset shift that transforms pain from a permanent state to a temporary teacher Why "staying here" in the present moment is the secret to pushing through the hardest parts of any challenge How my "failure" at 50 miles became the exact preparation I needed for this success The practice of being in the flow—neither rigid nor chaotic—that carried me through 62 miles What happened when I asked my mom for the time and realized I was achieving something I never thought possible This isn't just a race recap—it's a story about how our biggest setbacks prepare us for our wildest successes, and how presence, not perfection, is what carries us across every finish line in life. Whether you're a runner, a yoga teacher, or anyone pursuing a meaningful goal, these lessons will change how you approach challenge, pain, and possibility.
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My 50-mile "failure" story: Click here or jump to episode #240 Subscribe to my new YouTube Channel here
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POP-UP EPISODE!! Have you ever failed at something only to discover that failure was exactly what you needed to succeed beyond what you thought possible? After missing my qualifying time in my 50-mile race in April, I could have given up. Instead, I floated through summer while focusing on one specific weakness—running uphill—and found myself toeing the line at my first 100k ultramarathon. What happened over those 62 miles and 10 loops taught me lessons that go far beyond running, lessons about pain, presence, and the power of staying exactly where you are even when everything hurts. In this episode, you'll hear: The mindset shift that transforms pain from a permanent state to a temporary teacher Why "staying here" in the present moment is the secret to pushing through the hardest parts of any challenge How my "failure" at 50 miles became the exact preparation I needed for this success The practice of being in the flow—neither rigid nor chaotic—that carried me through 62 miles What happened when I asked my mom for the time and realized I was achieving something I never thought possible This isn't just a race recap—it's a story about how our biggest setbacks prepare us for our wildest successes, and how presence, not perfection, is what carries us across every finish line in life. Whether you're a runner, a yoga teacher, or anyone pursuing a meaningful goal, these lessons will change how you approach challenge, pain, and possibility. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: My 50-mile "failure" story: Click here or jump to episode #240 Subscribe to my new YouTube Channel here