“You have to have this trust that everything you’re feeling is not the whole view. Even in that moment like in those deep lows, it feels like the most all-encompassing thing. But in 20 minutes I might not be.” – Aaron Kubala
I just dropped a new podcast episode!
Today, I’m having a conversation with Aaron Kubala – an ultramarathon runner who loves pushing his limits both physically and mentally. Over time, he has built a strong community of runners and inspires people to keep learning, stay tough, and enjoy the journey!
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Here are some of the topics covered:
- 0:00 – How to run longer without dying
- 0:50 – Introduction to Aaron: Background, mindset, and his approaches
- 2:25 – LMNT Sponsorship
- 3:33 – What was going through Aaron’s mind during his first marathon?
- 5:36 – How to mentally and physically increase his mileage over time
- 6:33 – The struggles in early races and how he overcame them
- 11:47 – How Aaron handles tough moments and advice for others
- 14:11 – Advice to Younger Self
- 15:57 – Aaron’s “Whys”
- 18:42 – Training Approach
- 20:34 – How he approaches recovery with strength work and mobility
- 23:04 – Thoughts and recommendations on recovery work
- 27:18 – Chile project experience
- 32:35 – Mindset during big races
- 34:35 – How Aaron prepares with food and sleep leading into big races
- 37:11 – Sleep strategy during ultras
- 41:39 – How the right gear makes a difference on race day
- 47:25 – Lowest point in Chile and how he pushed through
- 50:42 – Favorite moment from Chile
- 54:24 – Next ultrarunning bucket list
- 55:34 – How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete
A few quotes from Extramilest Show #101 with Aaron Kubala:
Focus on What You Can Control: “You just have to keep moving and trust that things are going to change. Just moving and getting through that was big.”
See Race Day as Your Canvas: “The race day is like a canvas and it’s like my chance to do what I love. Race day is the best day of the year, right? It’s a canvas and I’m the painter and I’ve been training and practicing for years and years and this is my chance to make art.”
Find Your Running Community: “Find a community because once I found these pockets of people that I wanted to train with, that I wanted to go on long runs with, that I wanted to have these adventures with, it’s like the training became secondary. It was an afterthought.”
Cheers,
Floris Gierman
P.S. Aaron’s point about finding a community really hit home for me… And that’s exactly what we’ve built with our Personal Best community – a place where the miles become an afterthought because you’re surrounded by like-minded runners supporting each other. Running alone can get you far, but running with others who understand your journey can take you places you never imagined.
If you’re looking for that kind of supportive community, check out the PB Program – where your training becomes the canvas for something much bigger.
