Rich Roll sits down with world record-holding ultrarunner Mike Wardian to talk about how he balances a full-time job, family, and hobbies with his endurance career. To read more about Mike and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll737 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - Two DC Natives 00:04:29 - How Mike Combines Disciplines and Manages his time with work and family 00:11:14 - Discussion of Mike’s Accomplishments: Antarctica Marathon Record 00:14:26 - Where athletics and running began for Mike 00:20:33 - Mike’s first marathon, Boston Marathon & Other Accomplishments 00:29:16 - Mike can go fast and long: What training looks like for both 00:33:58 - Ad Break 00:35:28 - The Quarantine Backyard Ultra + 2022 Backyard Ultra 00:41:59 - Mike’s relationship with sleep: 4-5 hours per night 00:44:02 - Mike’s Crossfit, Strength Training, Longevity, & Injury Journey 00:52:12 - Running Across America In 61 days 00:59:21 - Diet 01:01:16 - Recovery & Training 01:08:55 - The Running is just one part of going X Country 01:10:54 - Hiring Crew, Pros and Cons of Running Across America 01:21:49 - The Hardest Moments of Running Across America 01:29:35 - What Drives Mike Behind all This - And What Are His Next Big Goals? 01:37:45 - On Mike playing Pickleball and how all of his hobbies play into his running 01:45:38 - Mike’s Joy, love of community, and parenting active kids 01:53:43 - On Choosing Big Goals and How to Tackle Them 02:00:18 - How To Convey Goal Setting To Your Kids 02:05:55 - Final Words of Wisdom * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 29617 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 #richroll #richrollpodcast