About this episode

Joe Stopulos interviews ultramarathon runner Phil Young about mental toughness and the role of faith in achieving success.

Joe Stopulos sits down with ultramarathon runner Phil Young to discuss mental toughness, perseverance, discipline, and faith. Phil recently became the fourth fastest American of all time in the 100-mile race and shares the mindset, training, and spiritual foundation that fuel his success. From overcoming setbacks to learning how to persevere through pain and doubt, this conversation explores how fortitude and faith shape every area of life.

People in this episode

Host: Joe Stopulos

Guest: Phil Young

Topics covered

• mental toughness
• perseverance
• discipline
• faith
• ultramarathon
• spiritual foundation

Keywords

• mental toughness
• perseverance
• discipline
• faith
• ultramarathon
• 100-mile race
• spiritual foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Living with Fortitude

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