E58: From Doubter to JFK50 Mile Finisher | Julie B. Hughes

"It's easy to push our dreams down the road. And I'm urging people not to do that because you don't know how long you're here. You take one mile at a time, right? One aid station at a time." - Julie B. Hughes

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In this episode, Julie B. Hughes shares her journey from running as a childhood joy to conquering an ultra marathon, all while weaving in powerful lessons on resilience, storytelling, and embracing the here and now. Julie conquered the mighty JFK50 Mile, America's oldest ultramarathon, by dedicating every mile to someone touched by cancer.

She shared her heroic journey in her new book: Miles of Meaning: From Doubter to JFK50 Mile Finisher

Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just contemplating a big leap, Julie’s insights remind us that one step, one mile, one story at a time is enough to create profound change.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How running mirrors writing: slow, steady, truth-telling
• How friendship with fear builds resilience
• The transformational power of storytelling
• Merging mental training and physical prep for an ultra
• The importance of gratitude and presence
• Her training strategies: nutrition, pacing, mental hacks
• The history and community spirit of the JFK 50 Miler
• Practical tips for balancing family, training, and life
• Significance of coaches and the power of showing up

Connect with Julie:

• Miles of Meaning - Julie's new book
• Julie's Website
• Julie on Substack
• Julie on Instagram: @runtowritejulie

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Keep showing up, keep running your story. It’s not about perfect miles or perfect sentences - it's about staying in the race, one step at a time.

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