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Brendan Leonard is the creative force behind Semi Rad, a website dedicated to the joy of adventure for runners of all levels. Brendan loves to explore, to laugh and occasionally to get tired, cold and scared through his ultra adventures. Brendan is an author of many books, including Ultra-Something, which we discuss during this conversation.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Raw Truth of Running
02:44 First marathon, expectations vs reality
05:50 More than a marathon?
09:00 Signing up to first ultra 24 days before the event
11:40 Ultra-Something.. how aspects of life apply to ultra-running
13:38 If you see it, you can be it!
17:46 I Hate Running and You Can Too
19:59 The Seven Summits of My Neighborhood
24:32 Advice for people going after ultra adventures
25:46 Create eventing that you'll remember forever
33:06 Getting older and looking for new challenges
38:09 I didn't have the strength to quit
44:10 If you're feeling bad, do this
46:53 Brandon's writing ethos
52:18 Next ultra plans, couples adventure.
56:46 Find out more about Brendan
58:20 Ultra Something closing thoughts

FIND BRENDAN HERE:

► Website: https://semi-rad.com/

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semi_rad/

► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@semi_rad

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LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED:

► Ultra-Something (book) by Brendan Leonard: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something

► Ultra-Something x PATH projects cap: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something

► The Seven Summits of My Neighborhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SLadjqxhhc

► The K's of Convenience (Ultra): https://gotrail.run/en/race/the-ks-of-convenience

► The Rut (Ultra): https://runtherut.com/

► The Creative Act (book) by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/3WWeSDF

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