Join us for a discussion with Ben Blankenship, 2016 U.S. Olympic middle distance runner and 100-mile ultramarathoner. Ben and Cam talk about the struggles of running a 100 mile race, Ben’s background in running and more! 

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:05 Running is Always Hard

0:06:46 The Olympics and Ben’s Next Running Goal

0:07:57 Last Place or 4th & Living Up to Your Potential

0:16:40 John Ball & Recovering From Injuries

0:22:48 Discovering Running as a Kid

0:28:50 The Struggles of Ben’s First 100 Mile Race

0:40:38 Training for the 100 Miler

0:45:27 Running Summits to Build Strength & Having a Good Team

0:49:52 Upcoming Races & Cocodona

0:53:34 The Key to Racing a 100 Mile Race

0:55:47 Ben’s Training Regime & Body Composition in Running

01:01:39 Ben’s Diet & A Mindset to Keep Pushing Hard

01:13:51 Women Are Tough, Meeting the Right People & Writing

01:18:04 Eating Disorders & Mental Toughness

01:21:20 Running Alone & Making the Sport Exciting

01:26:25 Matthew Centrowitz

01:39:12 Runners, Emma Coburn & Krissy Gear

01:41:28 Ben’s Most Proud Race

01:43:11 The Olympics Isn’t Everything

01:51:20 Non Profit: The Endless Mileage Project

01:53:49 Ben’s Running Idol Growing Up

01:55:23 How Eugene, Oregon’s Environment Has Shaped Cam’s Career

01:59:30 How Has Running Shaped Bowhunting for Cam

02:02:27 Cam’s Motivation for Running & Hunting

02:10:49 The Unknown in Hunting & Being Prepared for Hard Days

02:15:29 Outro