#349: Paris Norriss on Grit, Pain and Running 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents

Most people struggle to run even one marathon. Paris Norriss ran seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days.

 

Adventurer and endurance athlete, Paris Norriss, shares what it takes to push the body and mind to the absolute limit.

 

Alongside his friend James Elliott-Square, Paris completed the World Marathon Challenge, running a full marathon every 24 hours across Antarctica, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America. But this conversation goes far beyond the running.

 

We dive into the psychology of resilience, the mental battles most people never see, and the emotional toll of pushing through pain when your body is screaming to stop.

 

Tune in to hear what really drives someone to do the impossible.

02:54 – More about The Mad Adventure

09:08 – Training for 7 marathons, on 7 continents, in 7 days

11:41 – Running the Arctic

20:11 – Mindset matters more than muscle

33:24 – The role of support

39:20 – How running compares to other extreme adventures

45:00 – Grit: Born with, or can you build it?

53:13 – How childhood shapes us

1:07:26 – What’s next for Paris?

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