Everyone has a body image issues, and overcoming them is a huge challenge.
My guest today is no stranger to that.
Ethan is from Los Angeles, so he knows better than anyone how detrimental body image issues can be to our confidence and our health.
That’s part of what inspired him to create The Ginger Runner, a website and vlog dedicated not only to running but how to overcome all the hardest and ugliest parts of running.
You have control over your own negativity and self doubt. You can control it, it’s just a matter of starting.
Ethan got his start in comedy, and it definitely shows in his unique approach to running and training.
Ethan has never been a fast runner, never been on the podium, but the fulfillment that running in fun experiences brings will have you smiling the whole way. Being competitive has a place, but you can learn to enjoy running more than ever before.
He’s on Run to the Top today to talk about how you can build up your body and your confidence to actually try an ultramarathon
Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss today:
- How to find real inspiration for your next marathon
- Why being yourself is the most important part of running
- What it’s like to run an ultra-marathon for the first time
- How to turn running and blogging into a career
- How to use videos and online content to connect with global running community
Questions Ethan is asked:
4:30 What’s your life like outside of running and blogging?
8:30 How did you bring running into your YouTube channel?
9:35 Were you always a runner?
11:00 When did you run your first marathon?
14:08 Is there a running trail to the Hollywood Sign?
15:30 What’s the history behind the “ginger runner”?
17:40 How do you use your blog for body positivity?
20:10 What are first-time users going to find on your site?
23:05 What kind of product reviews to you do on your blog?
24:22 What’s this new documentary film do you have coming out?
29:35 Do you have advice for runners who want to try ultra-running?
32:30 What did you learn about yourself after running an ultra-marathon?
33:46 How do you take a positive approach to your thoughts while running
37:22 Can you start with an ultra-marathon or should we start with a 50K?
39:44 When did you realize you could turn Ginger Runner into a business?
43:01 Do you think your videos help you connect with fellow runners?
45:18 What are Ginger Runner live shows like? (Mondays at 6pm/10pmEST)
48:05 Why do you think some people are afraid to talk about the hard parts of running?
51:04 Why do we prefer viewers to sponsors?
53:50 What are your honest thoughts on the iPhone7?
57:20 Our Final Kick Round
[bctt tweet=”I may not be the fastest runner out there, but I have so much fun! You can too by listening to this podcast” username=”Runners_Connect”]
Quotes by Ethan:
“I would do cross-country, I would do track to try and stay in as comfortable shape as possible.”
“It was one of the best and worst experiences running my first marathon.”
“Being competitive in the sport is fun and it has its place. I get so much more fulfillment and enjoyment out of having fun experiences and smiling throughout a race.”
“I learned more about myself in my first Ultra Marathon than I did in my first marathon.”
“Just because you’re at a low point, it’s temporary. It doesn’t mean you’re going to be at a low point for the rest of the race. In fact, it’s almost proven that the low point is temporary and you will climb out of it sooner than you think.”
Take a Listen on Your Next Run
Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel
Links:
Listen to last week’s episode with Perry
Video Tina talked about in the show about the marathon
Ambit3 Peak HR Running GPS Unit
Soloman 5L S-Lab Hydration Pack
We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top.
The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use.
If more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, it means I can reach out to and get through to the top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you!
—
Thank you to our sponsor EnduroPacks for their support of the podcast
Try a healthier way to hydrate with EnduroPacks liquid electrolytes. Just add these liquid electrolytes into any beverage to rehydrate pre-, during-, or post- workout. 30 servings just $19.99.
Try this healthy, homemade electrolyte-filled sports drink recipe.
Combine water and natural lemon juice with EnduroPacks liquid electrolytes to cut excessive sugars and extra calories from your diet, while still replacing essential minerals during exercise.
Ingredients
1 cup of water or coconut water
Splash of fresh cut lime or lemon juice
10 sprays of EnduroPacks Electrolyte Spray per 16 oz
Directions
Combine ingredients and drink or take with you on your run, hike , or ride.
We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top.
The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use.
If more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, it means I can reach out to and get through to the top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you!
