9: Learn What It Takes To Smash Trail Records From Endurance Runner "Stringbean" Joe McConaughy - podcast episode cover

9: Learn What It Takes To Smash Trail Records From Endurance Runner "Stringbean" Joe McConaughy

May 07, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 9
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Episode description

Have you ever thought about going out for 2,000+ mile run? Do you think even if you had the physical strength, you could muster the mental stamina?

This week on the Stokecast, record-breaking distance runner, Joe McConaughy, shares what it takes to smash records on the world's longest trails.


Plus...

- How Joe came to be a runner, and even crazier, an ultramarathon trail runner

- Combining your passion with a cause (Run for Colin)

- What you learn when you dig deep

- Joe's journey on both the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail (to crush the speed records)

- How a positive mindset works wonders

- The importance of gratitude and having a support crew

- Jonathan also gets his first sub-5-minute mile right before we interview Joe!


For the show notes on this episode and ways to connect with Joe, visit: https://exploreinspired.com/joe-mcconaughy

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