“Action Beats Intention” Mindset Lessons From Running Across America | Will Goodge x Rich Roll

Rich sits down with ultrarunner Will Goodge to talk about the lessons he learned running 3,000+ miles in 55 days across the U.S. To read more about Will and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾bit.ly/richroll790
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• THE RUN ACROSS AMERICA
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:35 The Unorthodox Ultra Runner
00:07:40 The Impact of William's Mother
00:13:33 Rugby and His Mother's Battle with Cancer
00:18:35 Tackling Bigger Challenges and First Marathon Experience
00:21:20 Preparing for the Transcontinental Race
00:22:03 Inspiration from Robbie Balenger
00:30:54 Running Long Distance without a Strong Base
00:36:07 Running 48 Marathons in 30 Days
00:41:20 Entering the Unknown
00:42:51 Prep and Training to Run Across America
00:46:19 Trust in the Team
00:52:04 Lowest Moment
00:57:48 Controversy and Records
01:00:35 Encounter with Trans-Con Critic
01:13:55 The Excitement of Finishing Trans-Con in NYC
01:17:13 Surreal Finish in Central Park
01:22:24 Pushing Physical Limits
01:24:02 What Happens When You Transition from Aspiration to Inspiration?
01:27:05 Mindset and Pushing Limits
01:34:30 Modern Storytelling within the Tension of Social Media
01:43:46 Starting Slow and Building Speed
01:44:28 Action is the Intention to Pursuing Dreams
01:45:35 Knowing One's Capabilities
01:54:09 Final Mantra: If I Can, I Will
01:58:15 Closing Remarks
01:59:43 Credits
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[@richroll]

Thanks for watching! Amazingly, about 80% of the views on this channel are from people who are not subscribed. If that's you and and we have provided value, please take a moment to subscribe and let me know your thoughts on this conversation in the comments below. Also, if you're inspired by Will, consider donating to his GoFundMe for cancer research (link in description) and to learn/read more about Will and peruse the show notes, visit: bit.ly/richroll790

[@user-sd8bz2zr5j]

Just unsubscribe 95% of channels I was following. Your channel made the 5%. Appreciate what you've done.

[@user-yw6bo2oy2c]

11a

[@ba77leman.]

Cool guest ❤

[@julianlengfelder]

Goosebumps in the first minute. "You can always take another step"

[@Jack-Heathwood]

Listening to Will articulate that his response to grief was running, resonates on such a deep level with me personally. At the beginning of my running journey circa 15 years ago I lost a very close friend very young. Running was an almost 'autopilot' like response to the situation which undoubtedly helped me. Recently having lost another very close friend to suicide, I am blessed to say that running, in an almost insulating fashion, creates a time vacuum for me where time stops, enabling me to process grief in my own time. Or how Will so accurately articulated 'break myself down and rebuild myself.' I have been considering different running pursuits/challenges to elevate my relationship with running...listening to the scale of Will's journey has inspired me to push the boat out. This is a podcast I will come back to time and time again. Thank you, love from Ireland!

[@SF_Native]

Condolences. The solace of running is incredibly healing.

[@Jack-Heathwood]

Thank you for your kind sentiments and agreed@@SF_Native

[@fraser1237]

a gentle run clears the mind

[@thomaslover239]

Cancer is ALWAYS a bitch! Thank you for your efforts towards ending this horrible taker of family!

[@mariannewolf57]

Thanks for all of your incredible interviews, Rich! I've learned so much from you over the years, watching your inspiring podcasts has long become a valuable part of my life. Subscribed years ago- it's the least thing to do. Peace from Austria.

[@ourwilliam2405]

One of the best podcasts ive ever listened to. Thanks so much

[@rigMan123]

Yes! Been waiting for this!

[@laylas7429]

I relate so much to what you were saying about associating running with a time that you felt your best mentally and physically. I also used to be a cross country runner, and watching this video has inspired me to become a runner again! Thanks so much for sharing your journey, and I’m sure you have helped many people by putting this out there… 👍❤️

[@WeakToElite]

Thank you - im physicallt unprepared for my first 100km in 13 weeks but mentally inm have no doubt i will finish, even if i have to crawl

[@MrLorenzobringheli]

was looking forward to this episode!!!

[@beachnap]

Thanks to both you and Will for having this long-form conversation to reflect upon his experiences more deeply and get a glimpse of what he might do next. As much as his physical feats are extraordinary, I admire his attitude most of all.

[@apedicini]

The value of a fitness journey speaks volumes in this podcast! A great reminder that it's a Privilege To Run!

[@skalnik94able]

Love that one! Love the way you ask Questions Rich and i love how William takes his space and shares from his heart. What an inspiring human being… especially in relation to my marathon training right now. Thank you guys 🙏🏼

[@lisawade8544]

How inspiring to turn pain into something beautiful!

[@lydiasharp6070]

Excellent as always…thanks guys!

[@Jessie-ev2th]

Congrats on the one million subs.

[@RahimLadhajuma]

Amazing podcast episode Rich!! 🧠💪🏼🏞️👌🏼

[@Mookiethedog]

Love this guy! Amazing human being.

[@annaliesmith8699]

one of your best - love the bracelet - love the 007 europe run idea

[@sintijaholavko-xr3kf]

Great podcast! Appreciate what he’s done. Need more peoples like him🎉😊

[@alessandrocabiati6409]

Let's go Will!

[@rrff1643]

Peace from Belgium Rachid 🇧🇪

[@nadadoraid8147]

Will is one of the very real-life guys out there. So happy to finally hear a "normal" young person talk on your show. I have not heard their voice talk in long time (being non-traditional ultra runner is a needed breathe of fresh air). All humans are natural born runners. He represents youth and development. I appreciate how you share your struggles Will (and say many things other people may not be brave enough to share). Respect! I am proud of you and want to tell you that you are one of the stronger souls. Keep your friends, as we get older, it becomes harder to make them. Your mom is part of you and part of your beautiful brother and dad. She is watching you all and always there protecting all of you.

[@johnfantozzi7235]

Really enjoyed this Master class of life!! Thanks for sharing your Journey!

[@dannymeske3821]

My athletic career has been in order; Walking, Gymnastics, surfing, tennis, and finally at 77yrs running I'm so excited! Oh yes I'm looking into Pickle Ball too.

[@gayegerard]

Absolutely Loved this podcast Rich, Will was so incredibly articulate, inspiring and so full of wisdom. I really enjoyed it so many great moments in this! Thanks for all you do Rich. Have a wonderful weekend :)

[@alb_annica]

I love people that are authentically themselves like this guy 🎉

[@DJSTOEK]

Thanks!

[@PROJECT_936_dot_NET]

How's it goin', champ? Just wanted to let you know that your KZbin videos are nothing short of outstanding. I stumbled across your channel this week, and I reckon you're absolutely killing it. I'm having a bonza time visiting your channel and immersing myself in your top-notch content. Keen as a bean to see more of your stellar work, mate. Have a grouse week and keep being a legend!

[@kinolima235]

❤️✨️ Thank you very much ✨️❤️

[@linahasselgren4726]

This was an interesting episode from beginning to end, with some really helpful and applicable life advice.

[@TheWhyPodJH]

Incredible.

[@mathieuguillet4036]

How to not admire this man, morally and physically? Amazing. 🙏🏼

[@uklum]

There have been questions, reasonable ones, about his performance stats .

[@mathieuguillet4036]

@@uklum Please enlighten me. What are some of those questions?

[@uklum]

@@mathieuguillet4036 No. Do the research yourself.

[@josephfaurie3503]

I been waiting for Will to be invited on to a legit podcast and what better than Rich Roll !?!? Happy Mondays.

[@buddhistjustbud]

Running is a power meditation one I want to experience . hope today is a beautiful one for us all ❤️🖍️ - buddhist just bud

[@gardars9811]

Excellent interview. “Thanks geezer” 😂❤😅 - at the end felt like a ADHD moment. How many ultra runners have ADHD versus trauma that they are running “through” - any chance of having ADHD focused episode?

[@user-cs5wq6qk4x]

This guy is incredible! Absolute legend

[@ishitamalik8638]

Rich you inspire me in every conversation. I want to be RR when I grow up.

[@SourRobbo]

Daddy Goodge is a huge inspiration for me. What an incredible man.

[@JacksonCanales]

Hell yes! 🤛

[@mayamaranz2532]

This was a great episode. I have never even heard of Will before, and i absolutely love his honesty and humbleness.

[@belwynne1386]

Great vlog. Pretty insightful guy at 29. Impressive.

[@joelcollings5620]

Can I take anouther step… yep that hit home lol

[@theaudaciousreport]

🙌Great conversation Rich and WIlliam! Hope everyone digs the KZbin Series. 🔥

[@Anonymous.User.0419]

I followed him on Strava every day during his Transamerica run; mindblowing and inspiring.

[@jlycklama512]

How about entering the big dog backyard ultra?

[@Zelenskyyyyyyyyy]

Blessed with an amazing jawline.

[@ginad4089]

What is the app he used for binaural beats that he listened to during his 1 hr break?

[@ds6914]

Had Will lost a bit of rugby weight? If so, his tendons, joints etc. would probably be strong for his new weight, which would help with transition to ultra running

[@lykeitslight]

Oliver Queen’s a monster

[@ViewsFromFifth]

👍😁

[@Hundert1]

What are you running from? Always try running off the roads where motor vehicles and cyclists travel. Runners & walkers please be as courteous and considerate as possible and move as far as possible to the side to avoid accidents with oncoming cyclists. Especially important on roads with motor vehicles.

[@YahBePraised]

Mmmm beer. What kind?

[@goo5976]

The hairline he has is beautiful dude one day I need that transplant!

[@rainbowtravelingyogi]

It's silly that people would have any kind of issues with him enjoying life and taking care of himself. Like he said... life isn't guaranteed. Often, pessimistic thougts like that come from not fully developed minds, and stem from the jelousy that comes with the perception of being unfullfilled in their own life. ✨️

[@ChildofGod98765]

As christians we still trust in Jesus and keep faith even when faced with hardships. Because we believe in God's promises, trusting in his faithfulness, and relying on him. Since covid these past three years have been hard on me as a single mother. I have struggled to provide for my children. I’m constantly faced with financial hardships but my faith in God is still strong! Even as I struggle to pay rent and I struggle to buy groceries. I KEEP FAITH in you LORD JESUS. Lord hear my prayers I’m so overwhelmed and discouraged my health is not good struggling with lupus daily and having a heart attack two years ago Lord give me strength. I Praise YOU no matter what! Thank you Jesus! I know you will continue to provide for me and my boys! Hurry back soon!

[@123cheenabhoy]

The imaginary guy in the sky….

[@marshymiyagi2362]

Faith is always needed to take one more step no matter who you are :)

[@mickeylana]

Huge RR fan but it's a no from me. This interview glosses over the major issues with WG's Strava data from Transcon - the second half of most of his daily runs saw inhumanly low heart rates in the range of 95-110, unheard of except in the very highest echelons of elite endurance athletes (I'm talking Olympic marathoners and the world's best trail runners, and even these athletes would be hard pressed to achieve 95-110 over ~25 miles every day for 55 days). It also glosses over the fact that WG threw a rock at his detractor's car when the guy came to try to verify what he was doing, and unleashed a ton of verbal abuse in person and on social media-as did Robbie. WG and his team also repeatedly refused to let fans run with him. If we're talking about "diversity" in the sport of ultrarunning, this ain't it. I speak for many in the ultra community when I say we don't want him. Not until he's fully transparent about how these heart rates could be achieved when in sanctioned longer races running at similar paces, his heart rate is routinely in the more standard human range of 160-185.

[@bend6799]

You are a confirmed loser

[@m.dgaius6430]

Why am I getting bored by these podcasts?

[@observer5864]

I think a Roll-on is due

[@user-ox5ig7jz4q]

Sorry do you drinr coffe

[@eleanorcolt4361]

IS HE DAVID BECKHAM? THE RESEMBLANCE OF FIGURE, VOICE AND JUST GENERAL VIBE,, WOW

[@uklum]

Very fishy i think. Especially as he is also selling expensive supplements.

[@annarae5717]

Guest looks like a model.

[@CrabbyPattydelight]

Prada is trash, vote with dollar or make your own😊

[@moyolenovo3914]

Not interested in go hard, don stop, don't give up, be strong and so on BS "wisdom" of young guys. I have been already there. Stupid and strong as a rock in my 16-30th and done it all.

[@rms4444]

So don’t watch and quit being miserable mate

[@Barrymoreification]

He comes across well here, but I think the wider distance running community is generally sceptical of his claimed achievements now. Why can't he perform well when he's being officially tracked and measured (ie. at official events)? His official times on Strava are completely average, that's the hard truth. He's not the runner he's claiming to be. He's most likely just a cheat with an effective social media team. Integrity is supposed to matter... don't fall for unsubstantiated lies

[@gogoldiego]

Agree, but didn't he take accountability for that?

[@Barrymoreification]

@@gogoldiego accountability for what?

[@gogoldiego]

@@Barrymoreification for what you're talking about.

[@Barrymoreification]

@@gogoldiego I don't think he's taken accountability for any of it! He's just deflected (or straight up lied about releasing data) and slandered the bloke who's calling him out. Again, it would have been really easy for him to prove his claims with easily available tech - he hasn't. Ask yourself why.

[@gogoldiego]

@@Barrymoreification in the beginning didn't he say the drugs he took?

[@fritz4345]

I can't believe Rich Roll is interviewing this cheat.

[@Cacofonixravi]

Give evidence please

[@Barrymoreification]

​@@CacofonixraviI have a bridge to sell you...

[@fritz4345]

@@Cacofonixravi Plenty of evidence on the letsrun forum. But I get why people always fall for these scammers. They are good looking guys who don't seem to do anything wrong. That's the art of scamming.

[@Nolangainsborough]

Mate he’s running in memory of his mum, why tf would he cheat her memory

[@Barrymoreification]

He's running for financial reward. He could release his data to prove he didn't cheat - why hasn't he?

[@adriana2567]

Great content