Ep. # 148 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with ultra marathoner and content creator Matt Choi to dive deep into his journey from childhood challenges to becoming an ultra-marathon runner. Matt shares how he rebuilt his identity after leaving American football, and the powerful influence David Goggins had on his mindset and approach to life. We get into the raw realities of running, from the importance of nutrition and intuitive eating to the unexpected, like pooping your pants mid-race! Matt also opens up about how running has shaped his mental space, his discipline in content creation, and his advice for new runners. Whether you're into fitness or just looking for inspiration, this conversation is full of motivation and insight!
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Topics Discussed
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:08 - Matt Choi’s childhood
00:04:37 - Rebuilding his identity
00:06:57 - Influence of David Goggins
00:14:51 - Reasons for running away
00:17:09 - Diving into ultra marathons
00:21:55 - Mari doing the milestone
00:23:44 - Nutrition and intuitive eating
00:28:35 - Eating before or after running
00:29:58 - Running locations
00:33:06 - Pooping your pants while racing
00:34:07 - Food during ultras
00:36:58 - Courtney Dauwalter and other big names in ultras
00:38:53 - Content creation
00:40:35 - Maintaining discipline
00:43:57 - How running has affected his overall life
00:45:23 - Headspace while running
00:47:46 - Advice for new runners
00:49:58 - Content goals and evolution
00:54:43 - Behind the scenes
00:58:29 - Fake running
01:00:11 - Austin run clubs
01:04:01 - Wellness to Matt
The Mind of an Ultramarathon Runner: Matt Choi on Mental Strength and Endurance | Pursuit of Wellness podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
