Episode 28: 5K Fears to 250 Mile Frontiers with Megan Eckert

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In this episode, I sit down with one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the sport today—Megan Eckert.

You may know Megan from her incredible performances at Cocodona 250, Badwater 135, Backyard Ultras, or six-day races. But before the podium finishes, national recognition, and seemingly impossible accomplishments, there was a runner who was too nervous to even start a 5K.

Together, we explore the journey between those two moments.

Megan shares how she discovered ultrarunning, why she continues to push the limits of human endurance, and how she's learned to embrace curiosity over fear. We dive into the mental side of racing, the joy she finds in the process, the evolution of women in ultrarunning, fueling strategies, coaching, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level while still having fun.

Of course, we couldn't let her leave without talking about her incredible podium finish at Cocodona 250, the lessons she's learned from racing some of the world's toughest events.

But what makes this conversation so special isn't the accolades.

It's Megan's perspective.

She reminds us that growth starts long before the finish line, that courage often looks like taking the first step, and that the greatest adventures begin the moment we're willing to leave our comfort zone.

Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing your first ultramarathon, or simply looking for inspiration to tackle life's next big challenge, this episode will leave you motivated to keep moving forward.

Lace up. Race up. And let's get moving.

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