Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective KHC 170 - Truett Hanes: Olympic Trials or Die Tryin’
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Jan 13, 2026 Truett Hanes, a hybrid athlete and content creator, shares his daring journey towards qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. He dives into the relentless mindset that drives his training and discusses the fine line between hype and hate from followers. Gatekeeping in running, the crucial support from family, and the beautiful agony of purposeful suffering are all on the table. Truett also explores the importance of setting audacious goals and gives insights on the balance of self-coaching versus hiring a coach in pursuit of excellence.
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Criticism Becomes Fuel
- Truett treats public criticism as fuel and intends to prove doubters wrong by relentless work.
- He frames naysayers as temporary truth until he achieves his goal and changes the narrative.
Failing The Pull-Up Attempt
- Truett recounts failing a pull-up world record attempt and then nearly having a mental breakdown afterward.
- That failure taught him the only barrier was himself and renewed his obsession for hard work.
Nail The Fundamentals Daily
- Do the basics: log miles, prioritize sleep, nutrition, mobility, and consistent speed sessions.
- Truett commits to 100+ mile weeks and every small recovery detail to chase big gains.
