The Nick Bare Podcast 127: How Running and Community Saved Mitch Ammons From Addiction
Jun 30, 2025
Mitch Ammons, an ultra-marathoner and real estate agent, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction through relentless grit. He recounts his harrowing descent into addiction and the struggles with Oxycontin and heroin. Mitch reveals how the 12-step program and community support played a crucial role in his recovery. He discusses the transformative power of running and fitness, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie in ultra-marathons. His story is a testament to resilience, discipline, and the daily choice to strive for personal growth.
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Ultra Running's Unique Appeal
- Mitch Ammons transitioned from marathon running to ultra marathons motivated by the community and the unique challenges of ultras.
- He describes ultra racing as a collective journey full of problem-solving and mutual encouragement unlike the individual nature of marathons.
Fueling Revives Ultra Runners
- Ultra running is about constant problem solving, managing physical and mental issues along the way.
- Proper fueling can revive runners from the brink, enabling them to continue despite exhaustion.
Addiction Roots in High School
- Mitch's addiction began by seeking attention through being the 'bad kid' in middle and high school.
- Early experimentation escalated from weed and beer to cocaine, pills, and daily substance use in high school.