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Summary

In this episode of the Infinite Endurance Podcast, host Philip J. Sebastiani interviews Josh Blashill, a High Plains Elite running team member. They discuss Josh's journey into ultra running, his experiences in the Texas Ultra Series, and the lessons learned throughout each race. Their conversation covers all races of the series, the North Texas Ultra, West Texas Ultra, East Texas Ultra, South Texas Ultra, and the Big Texas Ultra. They highlight the challenges and triumphs Josh faced during each event, the course profile of each race, and the distances offered at each race. The episode concludes with Josh sharing his 2025 racing plans and the importance of mental resilience in endurance sports.

Takeaways

• You can do a lot more than you think you can do.
• "Forcing your body to mind" is crucial in ultra running.
• Chunking long distances into smaller goals helps manage mental fatigue.
• Mental resilience is key to overcoming obstacles in ultra running.
• Community and camaraderie among runners enhance the experience.
• Setting a positive example for children through endurance sports is rewarding.

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