Running 500 kilometres in 10 days is insanely tough. Add in an immune system disorder, and it seems impossible. For Cory Reese, who lives with an immune deficiency, running 500 kilometres was an enjoyable vacation. Today Cory joins the boys to talk about the physical and mental endurance it takes to run ultramarathons with a chronic illness.
Aug 12
"No, I'm Not Drunk, It's Cerebral Palsy" | Bipolar, ARFID & 10 other Diagnoses
Surviving eight shots of Narcan at twelve years old is one hell of an introduction to chronic illness, and for Haylee, that was just the tip of the iceberg. Meet Haylee, a master’s student living with an absolute alphabet soup of diagnoses, including Cerebral Palsy, Complex Regio ... Show More
59m 22s
Jul 29
No Cortisol, No Chill: Navigating Addison’s, ADHD & C-PTSD
What happens when your body suddenly decides to stop making the exact hormone that keeps you alive? Meet Sarah, a badass who trains in Muay Thai, manages ADHD and C-PTSD, and spent months wondering why climbing a single flight of stairs felt like summiting Everest. Before a life- ... Show More
54m 20s
Aug 2024
Going the Distance with Courtney Dauwalter
<p>This week, we're joined by one of the most accomplished ultramarathoners in history, Courtney Dauwalter. We talk about how Courtney managed to run 283 miles in 56 hours, dealt with going blind on a run, and the friendly hallucinations she meets on long nights.</p><br/> <p>Host ... Show More
40m 1s
Aug 2021
E203: Superhuman. (With Mo Rahma)
Mo Rahma was not created to have a normal life. He professionally played 42 sports in 10 years, living with Crohn’s Disease, fighting depression, healing from injuries, and working in a full time job - this is only the start of his life journey on his way to the Olympics. Tune in ... Show More
45m 3s
Jan 2019
El rescatado (The Rescued)
Cristian Gorbea had been running long-distance races for 20 years when he decided to enter his first ultramarathon. The race would begin at the base of a mountain in Argentina and last 24 hours — at least, in theory. For Cristian, the experience would last much longer, and test m ... Show More
21m 52s
<p>Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges.</p>
<p>Level: upper intermediate </p>
<p>Accent: Australian</p>
<p>🚐 Ready to take your English further? <a href="https://intothestorypodcast.com/stories/21-running-an-ultramarat ... Show More
