Rock Bottom as a Catalyst for Change

Eli Wehbe - ultra-endurance runner and former Hollywood nightlife entrepreneur. After leaving the club scene, he transformed his life through fitness, completing the Cocodona 250-mile race in 2025 (30th overall) and training for the Arizona Monster 300. He shares his journey of resilience, discipline, and self-discovery via Instagram (@eliwehbe) and his memoir Mask.

Join us for a conversation about ultra running, recovering from being at rock bottom, social media strategy in running, and more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00  From Nightclubs to Running an Ultra Marathon with David Goggins

00:05:53  Moab 240: The Will to Keep Pushing

00:07:57  The Love of Ultra Running & Being a “Run-Fluencer”

00:10:41  Connections with Celebrities from the Nightclub

00:12:55  Los Angeles “Dreams” & Sobriety 

00:17:16  Andy Glaze, Social Media Fame: A Passion Project

00:25:21  Having a “Look” to Stand Out: The IT Factor

00:28:17  Upcoming Runners, Eli’s Dad, and David Goggins

00:36:20  Rock Bottom for Eli Wehbe

00:48:18  You Can Fight Your Way out of Rock Bottom

00:51:02  Eli’s First 100 Mile, Running on a Broken Toe, & Cocodona

00:57:42  Eli’s Training Regimine 

01:02:09  From Vegan to Eating Meat

01:03:22  Lift. Run. Shoot., Messages on Social Media, and Podcasts

01:08:45  Starting a Run Club & Future Goals

01:12:20  Impacting Others to Live a Better Life

01:14:16  Believing in a Higher Power

01:17:09  Eli’s Old Misconceptions About Hunting

01:18:53  Eli’s Connection with Andy Frisella

01:22:13  Expensive Cars & Designer Clothes

01:28:50  Eli’s Connection with Bradley Martyn

01:31:21  Final Thoughts  

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