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Aum (pronounced oom...like the meditation), became an ultra runner just a couple of years ago when he finished the Zion 50k! Since then, he has quit his corporate career, became part owner of @runtrimag, mecame a @merrell US trail athlete, participated in his first two stage ultras (including internationally in Peruo), and finished 235 miles at the Moab 240!
In this podcast Aum shares details of how he got to where he is now, he shares his "fat to fit" story and also shares how running has helped him with mental health.
Side note: Aum is also a plant-based runner!
Episode Takeaways:
-Running is great for mental health
-You can find your purpose in ultrarunning
-It's importan to get umcomfortable
-It doesn't matter if you get the buckle or not
Aum's Advice:
-Get as uncomfortable as you can in training
-PLAY THE LONG GAME by taking care of yourself NOW
-Be kinder to yourself
-Show up everyday
-Fall in love with the process
-SMILE
-Be grateful
-Remind yourself that this is something you GET to do
-IT STARTS TODAY (don't wait until tomorrow!)
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Related Episodes:
Pick Goals that Scare the Crap Out of You with Joe Corcione S3E7 > Aum's buddy Joe shares his ultra running story!
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Contact Aum on Instagram: @theaumgandhi
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Links:
RunTriMag: @runtrimag
Richstone Family Center: click here
Private coaching/personalized workout plans to become a hardcore runner!: @pinetreerunning
Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)
Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)
Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos
Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedNovember 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM UTC
- Length57 min
- Season3
- Episode15
- RatingClean