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Welcome to Episode 60 of the Eat for Endurance podcast! Today, I’m joined by John Kelly, an elite ultrarunner, engineer, and father of four, who somehow finds time to push the limits of human endurance while balancing work and family life.
John is perhaps best known as one of the few finishers of the infamous Barkley Marathons. In 2017, he became only the 15th person in history to complete all five loops of this brutal race. Fast forward to this week’s 2023 Barkley Marathons, where John made history once again by becoming the third athlete ever to finish the race twice. (And in case you’re wondering, we recorded this episode on February 23rd - pure coincidence that it’s dropping right after this year’s race!)
But John’s achievements go far beyond Barkley. His endurance resume is staggering:
Oh, and did I mention he has a full-time job and four kids? So, you know... not busy at all!
In this episode, we dive into all things nutrition, from how John fuels for insane endurance feats to his favorite go-to foods (spoiler: Little Debbie cakes may or may not make an appearance). Whether you’re a die-hard Barkley Marathons fan or just love hearing how top athletes eat, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
Thanks, John, for sharing your story, and a huge congrats on your second Barkley finish! Now, time for some well-earned rest (or as much as you can get with four kids) and plenty of post-race treats.
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