From Beginner to Ultra Runner | Fleur Summers’ Inspiring Running Story

Sep 23, 2025

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What does it take to discover a new passion later in life, and then chase it all the way to ultra marathons? In this episode of Stronger, Don Saladino sits down with Fleur to have an inspiring conversation about taking control of your health and turning it into a journey of resilience, discipline, and personal growth.

Fleur is a member of The Challengers, Don’s online coaching group, and shares how she went from casual beginnings to running distances most people can’t imagine. She opens up about the mental barriers she faced, the physical challenges she overcame, and how training for ultras taught her lessons about patience, persistence, and believing in herself.

Along the way, Don and Fleur discuss the importance of recovery, balancing life’s responsibilities with big goals, and how endurance training can strengthen not just the body, but also the spirit. Fleur’s story is proof that it’s never too late to take on something extraordinary, and that resilience can carry you farther than you ever thought possible.

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