In this episode, I talk with Juju about her journey as an ultra runner. We get into the realities behind it: burnout, post-race crashes, the role of nutrition, and the mental and financial pressure that comes with preparing for long events. Juju shares how the sport changed her, how she had to reframe her goals, and what it actually takes to recover — physically and emotionally. We also talk about community, self-trust, and what you learn about yourself when you're deep in the pain cave.00:00 Introduction to Juju's Journey02:56 Burnout and Recovery05:22 The Decision to Run an Ultra Marathon08:15 Training Challenges and Adjustments10:49 Reframing Goals and Expectations13:31 Nutrition and Energy Management15:50 The Financial and Social Costs of Ultra Running18:22 Support Systems and Sponsorships20:50 Preparing for the Race Day23:47 The Experience of Running the Ultra Marathon36:39 The Power of Teamwork in Ultra Running37:16 Memories of the Race: Peaks and Pain39:43 The Pain Cave: Pushing Through Limits41:14 Training Strategies: Breaking Down the Distance43:48 The Importance of Recovery: Learning to Rest53:29 Post-Race Blues: Navigating Emotional Recovery59:05 The Journey Beyond the Finish Line: Embracing the Process01:05:24 Sacrifices Made: The Cost of Commitment01:08:23 Reflections on Future Challenges: Embracing Adventure-------------If you have any questions or topics you want me to talk about, feel free to shoot me a message. Your support means a lot to me - pls like, comment & share this one - more people tuning in means I can spend more capacity on this work Thanks for tuning in, Andi Find me on IG: @the_andi_g_______Edit: Juju Kim / IG: @juju__kimGraphic Design: Anna Ruther / IG: @tabula__rassaSound Design: Johannes Wagner & Felix Wagner / IG: @j.manuel.live & @fjaak

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