Running Across America, Barkleys Marathon, 263 Miles In 63 Hours During Quarantine | Michael Wardian

My guest today Michael Wardian has long been on my list of athletes I've wanted to converse with on the Billy Yang Podcast because he very well might be the new Most Interesting Man In The World.
Beyond his running resume and achievements - of which there are many including running 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days (all under 3 hours), being the last man standing at the Quarantine Backyard Ultra during the Covid shutdowns (260+ miles in over 63 hours) and multiple world records...he also manages to carry a full-time job, a wife, 2 sons and multiple different hobbies and passions outside of endurance sports.
Today, we attempt to unpack as much of it that we can, find out how he recovers so quick, how to get out of low moments during races, who he enjoys competing against and what's exactly in store for what may be his biggest endurance feat yet: running across America this May 1st from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean in a project called Running Home. All to raise money for clean water projects to underdeveloped countries.
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[@samwingender]

I love your videos! I'm running an ultramarathon in all 50 states. My next is the Keys 100 in May.

[@Dinckelburg]

And I suppose you want Billy to make a film about you?

[@DoTheDewRvB]

Wow!

[@markg99]

That sounds amazing. Best of luck! 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@bev9708]

WOWWW!!! Wishing all the very very best for that!!!

[@crazyhazy456]

Great video Billy ..low level runner myself . Amazing to hear from the ultra guys explain their training methods etc. Peace and love.

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[@bachplayer13]

such an inspiration! his words can be applied to life in general whether you are a runner or not! thank you for this! i needed to hear this!

[@drybrain9179]

Another Billy Yang masterpiece, gotta love it!

[@daegudiva]

Fantastic Interview

[@born2boogie]

Another wonderful interview!

[@julesgeorge9824]

I have to rank this as my absolute favourite podcast! What a brilliant and inspirational listen! Thanks Billy... I was glued for the entire episode!

[@BillyYang]

Thanks for listening!

[@SpencerReek]

Awesome video man.

[@th3kr3w100]

33:33 Mike's wife seems to know him well! 🤣

[@gary7542]

So cool about it 👍👍some guy

[@robertw4918]

Can we run with Michael Wardian when he starts his across the US FKT?

[@BillyYang]

Yes!

[@johngardner1898]

I wonder how fast one would have to be to keep up with Mike? 😄

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