7 Marathons. 7 Continents. 7 Days. How Wyatt Moss Turned Pain Into Purposeāand Built a Brand Doing It
What drives a 23-year-old to run seven marathons...Ā on seven continents...Ā in just seven days?TodayāsĀ guestĀ isnātĀ just an endurance athleteāheāsĀ a human experiment in grit, creativity, and storytelling.Ā Wyatt Moss has run a marathon in all 50 states, built a woodworking business to fund the journey, and picked up over 100,000 followers along the wayānot just for the miles heĀ runs,Ā but for the lifeĀ heāsĀ building while doing it.In early 2025, Moss participated in the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days. His completion times ranged from 4:18:48 to 6:35:22, showcasing his resilience and adaptability.In 2024, Moss completed a marathon in each U.S. state within a single calendar year, culminating with the Honolulu Marathon in December. He financed this endeavor through his woodworking business and documented the journey on social media, amassing over 100,000 followers.From blisters and jet lag to business strategy and content creation, Wyatt is a maestro in mental endurance and making your passion pay for itself.InĀ today'sĀ conversation,Ā Wyatt takes me through his wild physical pursuits,Ā hisĀ mindsets behind them, how he has become more self-aware,Ā hisĀ wildĀ experiences like running a marathon in every state last year andĀ doingĀ the World Marathon Challenge, and shares insights into his nextĀ biggestĀ challenge.This podcast is next level.Ā Tap into theĀ Wyatt MossĀ Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, pleaseĀ consider followingĀ us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts andĀ givingĀ us a five-star review!Ā I would also appreciate it if youĀ share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the wordĀ āPODCASTāĀ belowĀ andĀ IāllĀ DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFOREĀ ITāSĀ GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram:Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey:Ā https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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Itās Not Talent ā Itās What Youāre Eating: Kelsey Poulter on Performance Nutrition That Works
What happens when you combine deep science with real-world resultsāand package it all in a way thatĀ actuallyĀ makes sense to young athletes?Ā You get Kelsey Poulter.InĀ todayāsĀ episode,Ā weāreĀ joinedĀ by the founder of Next Level Athletes, a sports nutrition expert who has quickly become one of the most trusted voices in the performance space. With a background in Exercise Physiology and a skyrocketing online presenceĀ thatāsĀ grown from 2,000 to over 450,000 followers in just over a year, Kelsey is proof that authenticity, clarity, and results still win.Kelsey is on a mission to help athletesāfrom high school hopefuls toĀ pros in theĀ MLBāturn food into aĀ performanceweapon.Ā She believes nutrition is wildly underutilized in sports and calls it theĀ āseparatorāĀ that most athletes are missing.Ā Kelsey likes to talk about how elite outcomes require elite actionsāoften the boring, consistent ones no one wants to talk about. In thisĀ episodeĀ she dives into the real difference between eating for general health and eating for performance, why sugar and carbs areĀ absolutelyĀ essential for athletes, and how to rethink popular nutrition trends like skipping breakfast, cutting out food groups, or obsessing over seed oils.Ā WhetherĀ youāreĀ a coach, a parent, or an athlete chasing your potential, this episodeĀ is packedĀ with perspective-shifting advice that can help you level upāwithout losing your mind.Tap into theĀ Kelsey PoulterĀ Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, pleaseĀ consider followingĀ us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts andĀ givingĀ us a five-star review!Ā I would also appreciate it if youĀ share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the wordĀ āPODCASTāĀ belowĀ andĀ IāllĀ DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFOREĀ ITāSĀ GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram:Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey:Ā https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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The Future of Distance Running Has a Name: Itās Quentin Nauman Closing a 3:58 Mile in 54 Seconds at The Festival of Miles | The Start of a Legacy That Might Just Catch Alan Webb
He broke the barrierāand the sport felt it.Quentin Nauman is back on the pod in the final episode of ourĀ Festival of Miles seriesāa fitting finish to a week that reminded us just how far the sport is moving.Just days agoĀ atĀ the HOKA Festival of Miles, Quentin lined up against the top high school milers in the country and ran 3:58.65ājoining the elite ranks of sub-four athletes and pushing the ceiling of what high school runners can do.Ā ItĀ wasnātĀ just a win. It was a cultural moment inĀ highĀ school track.This year has been something different. Sub-four miles are no longer mythical,Ā they'reĀ happening. ButĀ QuentināsĀ not just following the wave.Ā HeāsĀ setting it.Earlier this season, he became the first high school athlete in U.S. history to run sub-1:50 in the 800Ā andĀ sub-4:00 in the 1600 at the same meet.Ā ThatāsĀ not progression.Ā ThatāsĀ a shift in what young athletes believe is possible.WhatāsĀ fueling this surge in high school distance running? What does it mean to carry the weight of a generational leap? And where do we go from here, now that the old limits are falling?ThisĀ isnātĀ just a fast kid running fast.Ā ThisĀ is a flashpoint in the evolution of the sportĀ andĀ Quentin Nauman is right in the middle of it.InĀ today'sĀ conversation,Ā Quentin takes me through a race that will define him and his legacy for years to come. We dive into the BTS of the 2025 FOM andĀ Quentin'sĀ legendary performance, where he won in 3:58 in a 54 close; we talk about the rest of his season, his ambitions for the future, including breaking AlanĀ Webb'sĀ record, and more.Ā Tap into theĀ Quentin NaumanĀ Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, pleaseĀ consider followingĀ us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts andĀ givingĀ us a five-star review!Ā I would also appreciate it if youĀ share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the wordĀ āPODCASTāĀ belowĀ andĀ IāllĀ DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFOREĀ ITāSĀ GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram:Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey:Ā https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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Live From St. Louis! | A Deep-Dive Conversation On Running With Olympians Colleen Quigley and Brandon Miller And US Champions Olin Hacker and Krissy Gear
Recorded live. Fueled by the energy of the crowd. Powered by HOKA.Straight from the Big River Running Company in Missouri on June 4th, this special episode of the podcast captures the excitement, energy, and anticipation just one night before the iconic HOKA Festival of Miles.We sit down with four of the sportās most compelling figures: Olin Hacker ā NCAA champion turned pro who thrilled fans with his powerful closing speed in previous Festival races; Krissy Gear ā Steeplechase star known for her fearless racing style, who brought the heat to this meet with memorable performances in the past; Brandon Miller ā A local favorite and middle-distance standout whose past runs at the Festival showcased both talent and heart in front of his hometown crowd; and Colleen Quigley ā Olympian and St. Louis native whoās been a longtime supporter and star attraction of the Festival, using this stage to inspire the next generation.Whether you're a die-hard track fan or just tuning in, this episode sets the stage for one of the most exciting nights in distance running.Tap into the Live Festival of Miles Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the word āPODCASTā below and Iāll DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFORE ITāS GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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Pain Has No Finish Line: Alyssa McClellan on Running 120 Miles, Raising 4 Kids, and Choosing Suffering
What does it take to run for 28 hours straight?To go beyond exhaustionāwhen your body gives outĀ andĀ only your will is left?Alyssa McClellanĀ knows.SheāsĀ a former elite CrossFit athlete, a mother of four, and an ultra-endurance machine. At theĀ Go One More Last Man Standing Ultra, Alyssa ran nearlyĀ 120 milesĀ in just underĀ 28 hours, outlasting every other woman and placingĀ fourth overall. No pacers. No excuses.Ā JustĀ pure grit.But her storyĀ doesnātĀ start there.Before ultra running,Ā Alyssa competed at the highest levels ofĀ CrossFit, rankingĀ 252nd in the worldĀ andĀ 156th in the U.S.Ā at the 2018 Open.Ā Her numbers speak for themselves: 320-pound backĀ squat;Ā 236-pound clean andĀ jerk;Ā 340-pound deadliftĀ andĀ 196-pound snatch.Now,Ā sheāsĀ bringing that same fire to the ultra sceneātrading barbells for blisters and short bursts for soul-crushing distance. AndĀ sheāsĀ doing it all while raising four boys.This episode goes deep into theĀ pain caveāthe place where most people quitĀ andĀ Alyssa keeps going.Ā WeĀ talk aboutmentalĀ toughness,Ā comebacks, and what itĀ reallyĀ means to show up,Ā suffer, andĀ choose to keep moving.No fluff.Ā NoĀ finish line.Ā JustĀ raw endurance.LetāsĀ go.InĀ today'sĀ conversation,Ā Alyssa takes me through her 28 hours of pain, how she kept pushing when things got difficult, training for theseĀ endevoursĀ as a wife and mother, herĀ ambtionsĀ for the future, and so much more.Tap into theĀ Alyssa McClellanĀ Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, pleaseĀ consider followingĀ us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts andĀ givingĀ us a five-star review!Ā I would also appreciate it if youĀ share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the wordĀ āPODCASTāĀ belowĀ andĀ IāllĀ DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFOREĀ ITāSĀ GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram:Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey:Ā https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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