#158 | Meg Eckert | 636 Miles in 6 Days: Her Record-Breaking Run
About this episode
In this episode, Sally gets a chance to chat with friend, ultrarunner, and world-record holder Meg Eckert about her remarkable journey from being too afraid to show up for her first 5K to becoming one of the world’s top multi-day runners. Meg recently ran more than 636 miles in six days, becoming the first woman to surpass 1,000 kilometers in the event. She opens up about pacing, fear, joy, discomfort, her relationship with running, and the mindset that continues to push her toward discovering what she’s capable of. Thanks for pushing play. Enjoy!
Other Episode Highlights:
- Skipping her first 5K out of fear
- Why she started running because of her dog
- Meeting her husband through running
- Often runs to work—and arrives earlier than when she drives
- Meg's love of six-day races
- How she is very particular about tying her shoes
- Why brushing your teeth mid-race feels amazing
- Teaching middle school vs. hour 130
- How joy and suffering can coexist
- Training her gut with short-run gels
- How she still thinks she can improve the record
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INSTAGRAM: @_megeckert
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