115: The Rise of the King of Moab with Max Jolliffe
The King of Moab is here. In this episode, we sit down with Max Jolliffe, an ultra runner who recently claimed victory at the Moab 240.
Max opens up about his journey from struggling with addiction to finding purpose and success in ultra running. We get into his training regimen, the psychological and physical challenges of ultra-running, and the life-changing decisions that have shaped his path and the relentless pursuit of personal growth.
CHAPTERS:
00:44 Discussing the Moab 240 Film
01:42 Overcoming Adversity During the Race
05:47 The Final Push to Victory
13:35 Max's Running Journey
18:29 The Power of Small Wins
25:17 Struggles with Addiction and Getting Sober
33:02 The Importance of Community and Support
43:38 Getting into Running: A Life-Changing Decision
47:11 The Importance of Running Competence
50:01 Realizing Potential in Running
53:00 The Mental Strength in Ultra Running
01:13:51 Training and Preparation for Moab
01:18:44 Final Thoughts and Future Goals
MENTIONS:
Winning by Tim Grover
Relentless by Tim Grover
Outliers by Malcom Gladwell
Watch King of Moab film
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