About this episode

Bill Bradley shares his journey of resilience and the importance of persistence in the face of failure.

"You know what, if you got to be good at something, I am good at failing. But I'm also good at showing up the next year. So that's the key that has to go with failing is you can't quit when you fail. And so you really it's just another attempt. It's just another attempt when you keep going back out there." - Bill Bradley This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order. Have you ever felt giving up is the easiest option? Think again. Epic Bill Bradley's story is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and showing that failure isn't the end - it's just another attempt. If you're chasing your own impossible - whether it's an ultra marathon or life’s big challenges - Bill’s journey proves that persistence, mindset, and a willingness to embrace discomfort can turn setbacks into comebacks. In this episode: ​Bill's fearless approach to the hardest races ​Why quitting is never an option ​The importance of mental "brainwashing" to stay positive ​Lessons from Denali, Arrowhead 135, and Death Valley ​Tips to train…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark, Todd

Guest: Bill Bradley

Topics covered

• resilience
• failure
• endurance sports
• mindset
• training tips
• comebacks

Keywords

• failure
• resilience
• endurance
• training
• mindset
• ultra marathon
• comebacks

Sponsors

Thrive Protein

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