From Reluctant to Ultra Runner - Merili Freear

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We welcome back Merili Freear to discuss her remarkable journey since her last appearance, including completing a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon and venturing into poetry.

• Marketing her book helped Merili overcome shame about her depression and mental health struggles
• Digital marketing course provided new skills she wouldn't have pursued without the book
• Training for a 100-mile ultra focuses primarily on mental preparation rather than just physical conditioning
• Robin Hood 100 race features canal paths and two 30-mile woodland loops with strategic aid stations
• Weather extremes during the race (intense heat followed by heavy rain) contributed to nearly half the field dropping out
• Support runners allowed to join after 52 miles helped Morelli through difficult night sections
• Ultra running community is more welcoming with less emphasis on times compared to marathon culture
• Walking during ultras is normalized, creating less pressure than marathons where finish times are scrutinized
• Morelli finds satisfaction in inspiring ordinary runners to attempt extraordinary challenges

Join us next week for the second part of our conversation with Morelli as we explore her future plans and newfound passion for poetry.

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