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Mike Trevino's Transformative Journey in Ultra-Endurance Sports
TLDR Ultra-endurance athlete Mike Trevino shares his remarkable journey from rugby to trail running, showcasing impressive fat adaptation and endurance feats, while emphasizing the importance of mindset and challenging assumptions in optimizing performance.
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00:00
The episode features an interview with ultra-endurance athlete Mike Trevino, highlighting his remarkable accomplishments and the valuable life lessons he has learned through his extreme endurance pursuits.
06:33
Mike Trevino ran 43 miles on his 43rd birthday with no calories as a new experiment, showcasing impressive fat adaptation and endurance capabilities.
13:50
Mike Trevino transitioned from rugby to trail running in Germany, leading to significant weight loss and a shift to cycling, ultimately achieving impressive ultra-endurance feats like running 150 miles in 24 hours.
21:09
Mike Trevino shares memorable stories from his ultra-endurance training experiences, including a challenging swim across Lake Tahoe and a tough climb up Mount Whitney.
27:57
Preparing for ultra-endurance events involves managing complex logistics and assembling a diverse and capable crew, with crew dynamics playing a crucial role in the success of the challenge.
34:30
Mike Trevino faced accusations of cheating during the Ram ultra-endurance race due to his lack of sleep and exceptional performance, leading to a challenging mental battle.
41:14
Mike Trevino made a difficult decision during the Ram ultra-endurance race, deciding to continue under challenging conditions and receiving support from an official who understood his determination.
47:58
Mike Trevino emphasizes the importance of changing your mindset and challenging assumptions to achieve great things in endurance sports.
54:16
Mike Trevino experimented with his training regime, challenging assumptions about carb-loading and traditional thinking to optimize his endurance performance.
01:00:50
Mike Trevino experienced a transformative journey of health and performance optimization through fasting and ketosis, leading to a realization of enhanced physical capabilities.
01:07:32
Mike Trevino completed a challenging one-day cycling event, Trans Iowa, in about 10 hours and 40 minutes, covering his home state with impressive speed and endurance.
01:14:20
Mike Trevino values natural performance in cycling and has no interest in using drugs to enhance his abilities, even though he is aware of their potential benefits in professional cycling.
01:21:14
Ultra-endurance activities can lead individuals to extreme mental states and delusions, serving as a form of escape and a meditative space for some.
01:28:01
Pushing himself and refusing to accept limitations, Mike Trevino's mindset shifted from extreme discipline and focus on endurance activities to prioritizing family after meeting his wife.
01:35:24
Lessons from ultra-endurance activities are applied to parenting by emphasizing hard work, perseverance, and not giving up in various aspects of life.
01:42:06
Approaching physical goals requires purpose-driven training and not trying to make up missed miles, emphasizing the importance of being smart and objective in achieving success.
01:48:27
A discussion about a limited beer from a Belgian brewery and an alternative mass-produced beer called Judgment Day from Lost Abbey.
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Health & Fitness
