Rich sits down with elite ultramarathoner and educator Harvey Lewis to discuss his world-record performance at Big’s Backyard Ultra. He shares wisdom on human potential, breaking records, and the importance of mindset and motivation. To read more about Harvey and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll812

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:39 Runningman 2023 Experience
00:07:41 Intro to Big's Backyard Ultra
00:08:43 Mythology of Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell
00:11:17 Big's Backyard Ultra Format
00:13:32 Live Streaming and Media Coverage
00:18:58 Harvey's Record-Breaking Performance
00:20:09 Ihor Verys, Final Big's Competitor
00:21:34 Final Moments and Victory
00:24:36 Strategic Sprinting
00:27:24 Sleep Deprivation and Hallucinations
00:33:34 Sponsor Break
00:35:01 Endurance and Mental State
00:41:05 Reflecting on Achievements
00:42:22 Future Marathon Goals
00:43:50 Potential for Further Distance
00:47:38 Nutrition and Digestion
00:51:59 Recovery and Movement
00:56:31 Training Approach
00:59:43 Mindset and Motivation
01:03:39 Hidden Drive: Honey Badger Spirit Animal
01:05:27 The Mongolian Horse Technique
01:06:16 The Monarch Butterfly
01:07:53 Psychological Transformation
01:13:17 Transcending Fatigue
01:18:47 The 3100 Race
01:23:21 Balancing Teaching and Ultrarunning
01:24:51 Why Impacting Kids Matters
01:26:28 The Why Behind Extreme Running
01:30:00 Fundraising and Health Influence
01:34:49 The Real Push
01:39:25 Running as a Unit
01:41:22 Kelly Rates Harvey's Veracity
01:42:47 Harvey's Motivation
01:44:18 Ultra Training While in a Relationship
01:46:19 Harvey's Schedule and Care for His Mother
01:47:26 Harvey and Kelly's Engagement
01:48:52 Kelly's Ultra Running Experience
01:51:45 Any Last Reveals About Harvey?
01:54:53 Harvey's Resilience and Mindset
01:58:31 Lessons from Harvey's Approach
01:59:55 Channeling Higher Performance
02:00:53 Squid Game
02:02:26 How Kelly Got Casted for Squid Game
02:13:27 Setting Goals and Establishing Routines
02:17:19 Overcoming the Need for Motivation
02:18:46 Developing A Reflex to Action
02:19:50 Experiential Learning
02:20:43 Resourcefulness and Emotional Connection
02:22:48 Closing Thoughts
02:24:46 Credits


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