Get new episode announcements by email Join our Facebook & Strava group of new and experienced ultra runners Check out our official website Anthony has always been into fitness. He played sports growing up, he loves the gym, loves hiking, and he really likes Jiu-Jitsu! He did some running here and there, but nothing that ever stuck… until recently. All it took to push Anthony over the edge was his friend Jake who asked “Hey, wanna run a marathon with me?” After running that marathon and doing some intense hikes in the Andes, Anthony decided to do some trail running. He realized he could go pretty far and decided he could probably run an ultramarathon. The rest is history. Listen to today’s episode to hear about Anthony’s first marathon, his adventures in the Andes, his ultramarathon training, and the story of Anthony’s first 50k ultramarathon.Other topics include Anthony working as administrator of his PT office, running the Disney Marathon in Florida, adjusting training due to injury and illness, mental resiliance during marathons and ultramarathons, backpacking through the Cordillera Blanca and almost dying, what it feels like to cross the finish line, gear for a rainy ultramarathon, fueling during a 50k ultramarathon, the difference between marathon and ultramarathon community/vibes, Anthony’s upcoming ultra running goals (100-miler).   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Getting to Know Anthony02:53 Training for the Marathon and the Disney Marathon Experience08:03 Injuries, Setbacks, and the Emotional Toll12:57 Crossing the Finish Line and the Aftermath22:59 Preparing for the Ultra Marathon45:07 Race Preparation and Training48:34 Race Day: Gloomy Weather and Determination49:41 Gear and Fueling50:05 Pushing Through and Finishing the Race52:23 Pushing Through and Finding Motivation55:06 Fueling and Hydration Strategies01:03:07 Race Results and Future Goals