Best Deb Meyer Podcasts (2026)

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How Dual Enrollment Saved This Family $60K in College Costs 30:51

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"My daughters went to prom, played sports, were in student council, and still finished college before high school ended." – Shelley Branine Wondering how your family can save tens of thousands of dollars? Then you don't want to miss this special episode with Shelley Branine, mom of two and author of the upcoming book Finish College in High School. …

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Daniel Gilliam | The Quiet Power of Going Longer | Season 2 Episode 27 1:03:47

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What does it really take to go longer when everything inside you says stop? In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we dive deep into the mindset behind ultra-distance running, 200-mile races, and the quiet resilience required to endure multi-day events. This conversation explores mental toughness, suffering with purpose, sleep deprivati…

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Jane Maus | Turning Setbacks Into Breakthrough Races | Season 2 Episode 26 53:42

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we explore what it really takes to turn setbacks into breakthrough performances in ultrarunning. From DNFs and high-pressure races to rebuilding confidence and finding consistency, this conversation dives deep into the mental and physical side of competing at a high level. We talk about managing ex…

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Annie Hughes | The Mind That Survives 200 Miles | Season 2 Episode 25 1:06:20

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What does it really take to survive 200 miles on foot? In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we go beyond training plans and race stats and into the mental space where ultrarunning truly lives. This is a conversation about doubt, patience, pain, and the quiet decisions made when quitting feels reasonable and continuing doesn’t. We talk…

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Deb Meeks | Where Calculation Meets Chaos in Ultras | Season 2 Episode 24 1:02:58

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Ultrarunning isn’t held together by grit alone. Behind every finish line is calculation, planning, and someone making impossible decisions with zero sleep. In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, I sit down with one of the sharpest minds behind the scenes of ultra-distance racing. We talk about what really happens beyond mile 100. Crewin…

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Small Habits, Big Wins: How Parents Can Set Goals That Actually Stick 22:16

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"Small, incremental steps will always get you further than a giant leap, especially when they're rooted in your values." – Deb Meyer As we turn the page into a new year, goal setting becomes more than just a buzzword. It's a tool for transformation. In Episode 54, host Deb Meyer dives deep into how parents can set intentional goals that actually st…

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Matt Ramiller | Where Endurance Meets Pure Grit | Season 2 Episode 23 1:34:38

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Matt Ramiller breaks down what it really takes to survive and succeed in ultrarunning. From his skateboarding roots to brutal Midwest winters, from 200-mile grinds to races that test your identity mile after mile, Matt shows what resilience looks like in real life. We talk early failures, proud fin…

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Juliette Soule | Driven by Curiosity and Grit | Season 2 Episode 22 54:50

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Driven by Curiosity and Grit, featuring elite trail runner and theoretical physicist Juliette Soule. From analyzing data in the lab to climbing mountains at UTMB races, Juliette has built her life around curiosity, discipline, and the drive to push her limits. In this episode, we talk about how she fell in love with trail running, the lessons she’s…

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Amanda Wilson | Heat Cold and the Will to Run | Season 2, Episode 21 58:41

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we dive into a story shaped by extremes. From sub-zero Alaskan winters to the heavy heat and humidity of Ohio, today’s guest built her running identity through contrast. She ran her first marathon distance at two degrees Fahrenheit, trained nineteen weeks for a 50K that fell apart in brutal conditi…

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How to Make Money Fun Again: Joe Saul-Sehy on Emergency Funds, Insurance & Family Adventures 35:15

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What happens when personal finance meets fun, adventure, and real-world wisdom? Deb Meyer sits down with Joe Saul-Sehy, the dynamic co-host of Stacking Benjamins and author of Stacked, to talk about money in a way only Joe can: light, insightful, and incredibly human. We explore how humor can disarm money fears, why emergency funds are really self-…

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Melissa Meyer | When Strength Has No Finish Line | Season 2 EP 20 1:17:12

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In this episode, I sit down with someone who defines resilience in the real sense. Twenty-two ultras, three of them done while pregnant, and a life story that hits harder than any race could. We talk about grief, trauma, motherhood, identity shifts, DNFs, comebacks, and how running becomes a space to process the things you never say out loud. This …

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Val & Bobby | Cool kids Edition | Grateful for the Run | Season 2 EP 19 46:04

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The holidays get busy, family, food, travel, chaos, but running somehow keeps us grounded through it all. In this Cool Kids Edition, Val and Bobby join me to talk about what we’re thankful for, how we balance life and miles, and why sometimes just showing up is enough. From Turkey trots to treadmill miles, from missed runs to mindset shifts, we dig…

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Carolyn Latham | Chasing Western States | Season 2 EP 18 1:07:05

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Some dreams don’t fade, they follow you through childhood, into adulthood, through every race, injury, setback, and breakthrough. For today’s guest, Western States was that dream. The race she thought about as a kid running cross country, the one she carried through 50Ks, 100Ks, Miwok, Waldo, and The Big Alta. In this episode, we talk about what it…

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Gifts of Grace: Reclaiming Simplicity During the Holidays 21:12

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The holidays are here, and with them come emotions ranging from joy to overwhelm. In this heart-centered episode, host Deb Meyer shares a timely message to help parents slow down, align spending with values, and create lasting peace during the Christmas season. She opens with a beautiful rendition of the Shaker hymn "'Tis the Gift to Be Simple" and…

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Damian Hall | From Late Starter to World Stage | Season 2 Episode 17 54:20

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What happens when a simple magazine assignment turns into a lifelong obsession? This week, we dive into the raw, unexpected journey of one of Britain’s most respected ultrarunners, a man who didn’t start racing until his mid-30s and still climbed his way into the world’s biggest stages. From discovering running by chance, to taking on 200-mile race…

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The Parent's Guide to Rewriting Money Scripts 30:36

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How do you move from financial survival mode to long-term stability when you're raising kids and navigating constant demands? In this episode of Beyond Budgets, Deb Meyer is joined by financial educator Chelsea Williams to explore how our earliest experiences shape our lifelong relationship with money and what parents can do about it. You'll learn …

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Ann Bartman | From a 2:58 Marathon to Backyard Ultra Beast | Season 2 Episode 16 1:04:08

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From running a sub-3 marathon to covering 115+ miles in a Backyard Ultra, today’s guest embodies endurance in every form. She brings a raw, honest look at what it takes to perform at both ends of the spectrum, from the fast, structured world of marathons to the mentally brutal loops of the ultra scene. We talk about pacing, fuelling, and mindset ac…

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Ann Ongena | Endurance Beyond The Finish Line | Season 2 Episode 15 52:54

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When 61-year-old mother of five, Ann Ongena, crossed the Hardrock 100 finish line after 47 hours and 53 minutes, she wasn’t just finishing a race, she was redefining what endurance means. In this conversation, we dive deep into her decade-long pursuit of Hardrock, the mental battles that come with pushing through exhaustion, and what keeps her chas…

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Colin CrowHurst | Running 250 Miles on Grit, Precision and Sleep Deprivation 1:48:02

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How do you win a 250-mile ultra, not once, but four times? This episode dives into the brutal world of multi-day ultras like the Thames Ring 250 and the Tunnel 200. We break down what it really takes to run for days: the strategy, the fueling, the hallucinations, and the mindset that turns exhaustion into precision. We talk about discipline over dr…

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When Your Legs Stop, Your Mind Runs | Milton Houy 1:37:39

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In this episode, we dive into the brutal honesty of ultrarunning, where pain isn’t the enemy, it’s the teacher. Milton, a full-time UPS driver and single dad, talks about balancing 60-mile training weeks, running through exhaustion, and finding strength when the body gives up. From his first 100-miler to lessons on patience, resilience, and self-di…

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Money, Mistakes, and Milestones: 50 Lessons from Deb Meyer 24:56

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🎉 It's a celebration! In this milestone 50th episode of the Beyond Budgets® podcast, Deb Meyer takes a seat on the other side of the mic while her husband, Bryan Meyer, steps in as guest host. This heartfelt and insightful episode explores how Beyond Budgets® came to be, what Deb has learned along the way, and what's ahead for the podcast and the f…

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Viktoria Brown | The Woman Who Redefined Multi-Day Ultras 54:24

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What does it take to run for days, literally? Seven-time world champion and multiple world record holder, she’s conquered the toughest multi-day formats in the sport: 24-hour, 48-hour, 72-hour, and even six-day races. From Badwater 135 to GOMU World Championships, her story is a masterclass in endurance, discipline, and pure willpower. In this epis…

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What Keeps Us Showing up with Val and Bobby 1:26:23

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Every runner has a reason. Some chase goals. Some chase peace. Some just chase that quiet feeling of being alive. In this episode, I sit down with two of my closest running friends, one a 700-day streak runner and marathoner, the other an ultra runner, mom, and all-around endurance powerhouse. We talk about what keeps us lacing up when life gets bu…

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Line Caliskaner | Break Limits, Not Promises 1:24:19

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Badwater 135 Champion. Spartathlon podium finisher. 243 km in 24 hours. Sub-14 hour 100-miler. This is the story of an athlete who proves that discipline beats talent, and mindset outlasts age. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to compete at the world’s toughest road ultras, from training in the cold mornings of Norway to surviving…

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Chris Thompson | “Am I Dead? No.” The Ultra Mindset 1:20:33

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A straight-talk conversation about the real ultra mindset: Lakeland 50 lessons, PB’ing a 50-miler on a DNF day, rebuilding from a knee injury back to a 5K, and planning the long road to ultras again. We cover tired-leg strides, breaking races into micro-goals, practical fueling (90g/hr done right), strength work that prevents breakdowns, and callin…

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Family, Fraud, and Financial Literacy: Life Lessons from Tim Smith 40:45

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What if your kids graduated from college knowing how to budget, invest, and avoid getting scammed? In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, Deb Meyer sits down with Tim Smith, Certified Financial PlannerTM, founder of Aurora Private Wealth, and co-host of The Financial Dad podcast. They explore the critical (and often missing) elements of financ…

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Hannah Allgood | Triumphs, Struggles, and Trail Victories 58:04

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we dive deep into the mindset behind elite trail running, the grit, the setbacks, and the relentless pursuit of growth. From climbing through pain to finding purpose in the low moments, this conversation explores what it truly takes to endure and excel in the mountains. Hannah Osowski (Allgood) sha…

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Running Through Setbacks, Finding Strength Again with Neena Silles 1:25:48

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What happens when your body forces you to stop? After being diagnosed with viral myocarditis, Neena, an exercise physiologist, marathon runner, and coach, faced the toughest challenge of her life — learning to trust her heart again. In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Ash dives into Neena’s journey of recovery, resilience, and redisc…

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Katie Asmuth | Grit, Joy, and the Long Game 58:35

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Katie Asmuth is more than an elite ultrarunner. She’s a mom of two, a nurse practitioner, and one of the toughest competitors in the sport. From multiple top-10 finishes at Western States to her gritty run at Leadville, Katie knows what it takes to balance family, medicine, and professional racing. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Lessons from Wes…

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DNFs, Comebacks, and Run Tours | Laura Bradley 1:20:56

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Steps by Steps, we dive into DNFs, comebacks, and the world of running tours with a runner who’s been shaping her community for over two decades. From faking asthma attacks in high school to finishing a 100-mile course she designed herself, her journey is anything but ordinary. We talk about the sting of DNFs, t…

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New Tax Breaks for Parents: What the One Big Beautiful Act Means for Your Family 18:34

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Are rising prices stressing your family budget? You're not alone, and there's some good news on the tax front. In this solo episode, host Deb Meyer breaks down the most family-friendly tax updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) and how they could impact your wallet starting in 2025. This episode is a must-listen for parents looking to ma…

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Killian Korth | Process Over Outcome: Winning Ultra Mindset 58:18

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, host Ashish Pant sits down with ultrarunner Killian Korth to explore what it truly means to embrace the process over the outcome. From DNFs in past years to chasing down Michael McKnight’s 2019 record, Killian’s story is a reminder that failure is not final, it’s fuel. We dive into the ultra mindse…

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A Runner: Bricks, Patience, Progress | Chris Minto 1:27:35

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Chris Minto didn’t grow up a runner, he built himself into one. At 46, overweight and embarrassed to even jog in public, he started with daily walks alongside his son. Four years later, he’s a 3:35 marathoner, chasing Boston, and preparing for a 50-mile run on his 50th birthday. In this episode, Chris shares how brick by brick, with patience and pe…

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Emily Hawgood | Presence, Community, and Mountains That Shape 47:38

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From the farms of Zimbabwe to the biggest stages in ultra running, Emily Hawgood has built her career on one simple habit: saying yes to opportunities. In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we dive into Emily’s journey, her early days running with her family, her transition to the U.S., and the mindset that’s carried her to multiple We…

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Proving Women Can Do Hard Things 1:18:46

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She made history as the first Mexican and first Latina to conquer the world’s five toughest deserts: 1,250km across Namibia, Gobi, Jordan, Antarctica, and Atacama. Each race was a six-day, self-supported suffer fest with brutal heat, altitude, and isolation. Just four weeks later, she stood on the start line of Cocodona 250, one of the hardest ultr…

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Big Hat, No Cattle: Rethinking Wealth with Carl Richards 31:02

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What if the best money conversations aren't really about money? In this episode of Beyond Budgets, Deb Meyer sits down with Carl Richards, author of Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in Simple Sketches, to explore how we can think more clearly and speak more kindly about money in our relationships. Carl shares why our views of money often clash with t…

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Dream to Reality: Season 1 Finale 31:51

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Seven months ago, Pushing Horizons: Step by Step was just a dream. Now, with Season 1 in the books, I look back at the conversations that carried me through my own ultra race. From Lucy Bartholomew on burnout and resilience, Harvey Lewis on chasing longevity, Megan Eckert on pushing past limits, Eszter Csillag proving it’s never too late, Jessie re…

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Peter Mortimer | The Brutal World of Ultras 1:17:06

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What does it take to keep moving when your body is broken, your mind is screaming to quit, and the trail still stretches on for hundreds of miles? In this episode, we dive deep into the brutal world of ultra-running with one of the sport’s toughest competitors. From the Arizona Monster 300 to the Barkley Fall Classic and Moab 240, today’s guest is …

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From Pain to Purpose in Miles | Scott Tavlin 1:17:53

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What does it take to turn personal pain into purpose? In this episode of Pushing Horizons, we sit down with an athlete who wasn’t prepared for the Ironman or ultras, but chose to do them anyway, and in the process discovered what’s possible when you go all in. His story is one of resilience, community, and finding strength where most would quit. Th…

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Why Big Leaps Can Backfire (and What to Do Instead) 24:33

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What do whitewater rafting, cross-country moves, and early retirement all have in common? They're thrilling, intimidating, and full of unknowns. In this episode, Deb Meyer shares a personal (and slightly embarrassing) rafting story to open up a deeper conversation about navigating life's biggest transitions—without losing your footing. Whether you'…

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Back of the Pack Strong 1:05:50

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Steps by Steps, I sit down with ultra runner and pacer Claire to talk about what it really means to run at the back of the pack. Claire has taken on massive challenges like Race to the King 100K, Endure 24, and Castle to Castle 100 miler, but her story is about more than distance. We dive into: ✅ What it’s like …

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Shelby Farrell | Mud, Miles, and the Mountain Lion Mindset 1:08:20

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What does it take to run 250 miles through heat, rain, mud, sleep deprivation, and self-doubt? In this episode, I sit down with ultrarunner Shelby Farrell, who has taken on Cocodona 250, fastest known time (FKT) attempts, and more brutal challenges in the world of ultra-endurance. Shelby opens up about: ✅ Her journey from marathons to multi-day ult…

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Harvey Lewis on Ultra Adventures & Pushing Personal Limits 28:43

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Steps, we sit down with world-class ultrarunner Harvey Lewis, teacher, plant-based athlete, and record-breaking endurance legend. Harvey has: ✅ Finished the Badwater 135 in Death Valley 14 times ✅ Run for 108 hours nonstop, covering 450 miles at Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra ✅ Represented Team USA at multiple…

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Strategies for winning at Ironman & Ultra 1:36:16

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From a 2:53 marathon debut to 17 Ironmans, World Championship qualifications, and a 2nd overall finish in his first 80K ultra, this episode dives into the mindset and strategies behind elite endurance performance. We cover training for Ironman and ultra marathons, how to balance speed with endurance, the role of coaching, fueling, and recovery, and…

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Jessi Morton-Langehaug | Why She Chooses Races That Terrify 1:40:20

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Ultra running isn’t just about distance, it’s about confronting fear, pain, and self-doubt head-on. In this episode, we sit down with endurance athlete Jessi Morton-Langehaug, who has tackled some of the world’s most brutal events, including the Arizona Masters 300, Tahoe 200, and the legendary Badwater 135. Jessi shares how she turned a Lyme disea…

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Is It Moral to Be Wealthy? 36:54

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Is financial prosperity a blessing or a spiritual trap? In this thought-provoking episode, Deb Meyer sits down with Deacon Christopher Warner to explore the moral and spiritual dimensions of wealth, giving, work, and responsibility. Whether you're Catholic, Christian, or simply curious about aligning money with your faith, this conversation offers …

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Megan Eckert | Six Days. No Quit. Just Fire 1:09:54

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Six days. 603 miles. A world record that redefines the limits of human endurance. In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, we sit down with one of the toughest ultrarunners on the plane, a runner who doesn’t just chase finish lines, she chases the breaking point. From shattering the six-day world record to placing 2nd female and 8th overa…

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Survivor. Fighter. Endurance Athlete. Beast. | Kasia Chichon 49:31

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In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Kasia shares a story that redefines resilience. From surviving cancer to enduring an eating disorder so severe she sometimes went to bed unsure she’d wake up, Kasia’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Told she could never run because of asthma, she’s now clocking marathons, 80K solo runs, …

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Running Majors, Chasing Magic Moments 54:04

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What drives someone to run three major marathons in three weeks? In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Steps by Steps, we talk with a marathoner who has completed all six World Marathon Majors and is heading into Chicago, Amsterdam, and New York City this fall, not for the PR, but for the experience. We dive into why running doesn’t have to be about…

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Levi Yoder | Mastering Pain, One Loop at a Time 1:08:40

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What drives someone to run for days, covering over 300 miles, with no set finish line in sight? Backyard ultras push athletes to their absolute limits, physically and mentally. In this episode, we dig into how a runner with zero background went from his first marathon to winning some of the toughest backyard ultras in the world, including Bob’s Big…