Tim Nooney: From Climbing Walls To Breaking Through Them

Tim Nooney discusses his transition from rock climbing to trail and ultra running, and his experience in the Asheville running community. He shares how he was drawn to the friendly and welcoming nature of the East Coast running community, particularly in Asheville, North Carolina. Tim also talks about his love for adventure and pushing his limits, both in climbing and ultra running. He reflects on the dangers and risks involved in climbing and how he found a safer outlet for exploration and boundary-pushing in ultra running. Tim also discusses his two-year hiatus from running and his decision to focus on climbing during that time. Tim Nooney shares his experience of running a challenging race and realizing that his motivation and passion for running had diminished. He made the decision to step away from running and became a wilderness therapy guide, helping adults with drug and alcohol rehabilitation in the wilderness. Tim discusses the transformative experiences he witnessed in his clients and the challenges he faced in his role. Eventually, Tim felt the urge to return to running and found a renewed passion for the sport. He now represents La Sportiva as an athlete and discusses their latest shoe, the Prodigio, which features an infused nitrogen midsole for added springiness.

Takeaways

The East Coast running community, particularly in Asheville, North Carolina, is known for its friendliness and welcoming nature.

Tim Nooney transitioned from rock climbing to trail and ultra running as a safer outlet for adventure and boundary-pushing.

He found fulfillment in ultra running by exploring vast distances in the wilderness and pushing his limits.

Tim reflects on the dangers and risks involved in climbing and how he decided to focus on climbing during a two-year hiatus from running. Tim Nooney made the difficult decision to step away from running after realizing that his motivation and passion had diminished.

He became a wilderness therapy guide, helping adults with drug and alcohol rehabilitation in the wilderness.

Tim witnessed transformative experiences in his clients and learned valuable lessons about communication and relationships.

After some time, Tim felt the urge to return to running and found a renewed passion for the sport.

He now represents La Sportiva as an athlete and discusses their latest shoe, the Prodigio, which features an infused nitrogen midsole for added springiness.

Chapters

00:00 The Friendly and Welcoming East Coast Running Community

09:38 Exploring Vast Distances and Pushing Limits in Ultra Running

33:58 Stepping Away from Running

43:08 Transformative Experiences in Therapy

51:46 Rediscovering a Passion for Running

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