Ali on the Run Show

80. Amelia Boone, Ultra Runner & World's Toughest Mudder

28 Jun 2018

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"I was so petrified of failure for so long that I never ventured outside of things I knew I was good at." —Amelia Boone Amelia Boone is a badass. By day, she's a lawyer at Apple, and by very early morning, she's a four-time world champion obstacle racer and self-proclaimed "budding ultra runner." Amelia lives in San Jose, CA, and is a glutton for punishment — hence her race distance of choice being "long." On this episode, Amelia — who you may recognize as last month's Runner's World cover star — talks about why she's intrigued by failure, why she loves grueling races, and how she gained her mental strength. She reflects on her go at the 2018 Barkley Marathons, and opens up about the pressure to win. Thank you to AfterShokz for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! CLICK HERE for $30 off your wireless headphone purchase! What you'll get on this episode: Why the brutality of obstacle races and ultramarathons appeals to Amelia, and why she's intrigued by fear (2:15) How Amelia got into obstacle course racing (5:00) Amelia reflects on her attempt at completing the 2018 Barkley Marathons (11:15) What it's like to become the World's Toughest Mudder (21:15) What Amelia's family thinks of her crazy endurance adventures, and how she became a well-known figure in the sports world (27:00) What a day in the life looks like for Amelia (30:30) Amelia shares her take on rest days (35:00) What the pressure to keep winning is like (38:40) How Amelia found ultra running (41:00) Amelia shares her best advice for first-time obstacle racers and ultra runners (48:50) What we mention on this episode: The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young Tough Mudder Spartan Race "Amelia Boone Is Stronger Than Ever" via Runner's World Rest Day Brags Western States Endurance Run Kilian Jornet Follow Amelia: Instagram @arboone11 Facebook Twitter @ameliaboone Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Facebook Twitter @aliontherun1 Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

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80. Amelia Boone, Ultra Runner & World's Toughest Mudder

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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