In this episode, Stefan Schuster discusses his new book Beyond the Singletrack, sharing insights on ultrarunning, personal growth, and life lessons learned through endurance sports. He also details the writing process, inspirations, and how running shapes character and success.

Book Summary:

From middle school miles and marathons to some of the most demanding ultramarathons in the world – including the Moab 240, Sangre de Cristo 100, Bear 100, Bighorn 100, and more – Beyond the Singletrack follows a journey shaped by endurance, love, failure, and persistence.

But this isn’t just a collection of race stories. Each chapter reflects on mental health, identity, relationships, and even the meaning of life. Running has a way of challenging how we set goals, define success, and respond to adversity. It exposes who we are and what it means to pursue something that matters. This book asks the questions from the trail.

I hope these words stay with you beyond the singletrack. I hope they shape how you live, think, and show up in life. I hope they challenge you to refine your values, and ultimately, to become a better person through the pursuit of what you love.

This is more than a sport. This is how you learn to live.

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In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, Stefan Schuster interviews Jill Wilkins, a remarkable ultrarunner who recently completed the Cocodona 250. They discuss her journey from beginner to 250-mile finisher, overcoming challenges like eating disorders, and life-changing lessons learned through ultrarunning.

Jill also walks listeners through her experience at this year's Cocodona 250, highlighting the highs and lows of her journey. Jill talks about how doing something she though was once impossible - running 250 miles - changed her life and how you can too.

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In this episode, I share my detailed experience at the Jackpot 100. I cover race strategy, mental toughness, self-care, social interactions, lessons learned from running on concrete and review my performance as well. This episode offers valuable insights, tips & tricks for ultrarunners who are looking to improve their race approach and mindset at looped ultras. I also give a detailed report of my day before the event, which was unfortunately eventful.

Chapters

00:24 Introduction to Journey Running Podcast
04:40 Pre-Race Preparations and Challenges
24:18 Race Day Experience and Strategy
33:51 Mental Toughness in Ultra Running
34:18 The Mental Cycle of Ultra Running
36:39 Self-Care Strategies During Races
40:55 Challenges of Running on Concrete
45:32 Social Connections in Ultra Running
53:29 The Role of Music in Performance
01:00:57 Performance Goals and Reflections
01:06:41 Celebrating Achievements in Ultra Running
01:07:51 Introduction to Trail and Ultra Running
01:08:19 Closing Thoughts

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