#84: The Raw Truth of Running with Brendan Leonard (Semi-Rad)

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Brendan Leonard is the creative force behind Semi Rad, a website dedicated to the joy of adventure for runners of all levels. Brendan loves to explore, to laugh and occasionally to get tired, cold and scared through his ultra adventures. Brendan is an author of many books, including Ultra-Something, which we discuss during this conversation.

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CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 The Raw Truth of Running
• 02:44 First marathon, expectations vs reality 
• 05:50 More than a marathon?
• 09:00 Signing up to first ultra 24 days before the event
• 11:40 Ultra-Something.. how aspects of life apply to ultra-running
• 13:38 If you see it, you can be it!
• 17:46 I Hate Running and You Can Too
• 19:59 The Seven Summits of My Neighborhood
• 24:32 Advice for people going after ultra adventures
• 25:46 Create eventing that you'll remember forever 
• 33:06 Getting older and looking for new challenges
• 38:09 I didn’t have the strength to quit
• 44:10 If you’re feeling bad, do this
• 46:53 Brandon’s writing ethos
• 52:18 Next ultra plans, couples adventure.
• 56:46 Find out more about Brendan
• 58:20 Ultra Something closing thoughts

FIND BRENDAN HERE:

► Website: https://semi-rad.com/

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semi_rad/ 

► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@semi_rad

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LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED:

► Ultra-Something (book) by Brendan Leonard: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something

► Ultra-Something x PATH projects cap: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something

► The Seven Summits of My Neighbor