Jacob Martin - "Why settle for 2nd when 1st is available?"

About this episode

Jacob Martin shares his inspiring journey from being sedentary to becoming an ultramarathon runner.

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In an interview, ultramarathon runner and Fresh Junkie Ambassador Jacob shares how he began running in his late teens after being sedentary and overweight, inspired by watching the Cajun Man Triathlon, then trained for and completed a sprint triathlon as his first race before progressing to half marathons, marathons, 50Ks, 50-milers, and finishing his first 100-miler (Loop Garoo 100), which he praises for its community and aid stations. He des...

People in this episode

Host: Allison Gaillard

Guest: Jacob Martin

Topics covered

• ultramarathon
• running journey
• triathlon
• community
• fitness
• motivation

Keywords

• ultramarathon
• running
• Cajun Man Triathlon
• Loop Garoo 100
• fitness
• motivation
• triathlon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fresh Junkie

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