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
More episodes of Man Up!
- Faith, Fatherhood & Legacy: A Son Reflects on His Catholic Upbringing — Joe Stopulos · June 8, 2026 · 27 min
- Great Men of the Bible Series Finale - Fr. PJ McManus · May 26, 2026 · 24 min
- St. Bartholomew - Jon Leonetti · May 18, 2026 · 22 min
- St. Paul - Fr. John Hollowell · May 14, 2026 · 25 min
- St. Stephen - Mike Aquilina · May 4, 2026 · 24 min
- St. Peter - Mike Aquilina · April 27, 2026 · 25 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Man Up! podcast page.