Hunter Leininger: Running 188 Miles at Moab Just Months After Breaking His Ankle

Hunter Leininger ran his first marathon at just six years old, and nearly 20 years later, he's still chasing the limits of what's possible. From racing across Fiji to running unsupported through Iceland, Hunter has built a career around extraordinary endurance adventures.

In this episode, Hunter joins Jon to talk about recovering from a broken ankle, making an unlikely comeback at the Moab 240, and finding out the race was canceled after 188 miles. They also explore gratitude, embracing discomfort, and why Hunter believes running should always feel like play.

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