In Episode 129 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by ultrarunner, coach, and host of The Everyday Ultra Podcast, Joe Corcione.

Joe’s story is not the typical “natural-born athlete” narrative. He wasn't active growing up, and he struggled with drugs and alcohol as a teenager and young adult.

With a willingness to do the work (both physically and mentally) and make small changes, Joe gradually became sober and reshaped his identity. He went on to finish over 25 ultramarathons, coach runners around the world, and build the Everyday Ultra community.

Throughout our conversation, you’ll notice a powerful theme around the stories we tell ourselves and how these stories impact our behavior.

Joe and I explore:

• How his early beliefs that he was "unathletic" held him back for years to come
• Why small, consistent changes matter more than extremes
• How shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset helped him recover from addiction, start running longer distances, and determine what eating style worked best for his body
• Why endurance athletes cannot only rely on exercise as a coping tool
• What sustainable ultramarathon training really looks like
• How he fuels himself during training runs and races

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