ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Ross Dempsey sits down with Chris Edell, a San Francisco–based endurance runner who has completed the World Marathon Challenge (7 marathons on 7 continents). Chris shares his journey from a ski-obsessed teenager to an accomplished long-distance runner, and how running has shaped his mindset, resilience, and family life.
We cover everything from the mental battle with the inner voice, training strategies, and using AI to plan workouts, to balancing family responsibilities while chasing extreme endurance goals. Whether you’re a new runner preparing for your first 5K or someone curious about ultra-endurance events, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply right away.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro & Guest Background
00:57 Early Running & Skiing Roots
02:00 Mental Benefits & The Inner Voice
08:32 Restarting & First Marathon Goal
09:15 Overcoming Doubt & Early Pain
09:51 Training Pillars + Using AI Plans
25:33 Sickness Rule: Above-the-Neck vs Below-the-Neck
26:16 Strength Training, Load & Injuries
39:17 World Marathon Challenge: 7 Marathons • 7 Days • 7 Continents
41:51 Back-to-Back 20-Milers & 100-Mile Weeks
42:46 Family, Time Management & Efficiency
44:16 Peace of Mind, Stoicism & Closing Advice
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