In this episode of the Endurance State of Mind podcast, Zach and Anthony sit down with ultra runner Blake Colton to talk about resilience, reinvention, and what it really takes to keep showing up when things get hard.

Blake shares his journey from high school running and BMX racing to tackling some of the toughest endurance events in the country, including the Mississippi 100, Run Rabbit Run, and Cross Florida 200. We dive into the viral “flood year” at Mississippi 100, pacing strategy, training while working full-time as an electrician, and the reality of balancing endurance sports with family life.

The conversation also goes deeper than racing. Blake opens up about battling multiple DNFs, dealing with gut issues during long races, meeting David Goggins at Cross Florida 200, and using running as a way to process the loss of his brother-in-law to cancer. Through it all, Blake talks about finding purpose through endurance sports and how the ultra running community helped shape his outlook on life.

We also cover:

• Running 200-mile races while working full-time
• Trail running vs marathon culture
• Mississippi 100 race stories and flood year conditions
• Nutrition mistakes, Taco Bell cravings, and ultra fueling
• Mental toughness and recovery during ultras
• Social media, content creation, and documenting the journey from day one
• The future goal of using endurance and content creation to give back

Whether you’re training for your first ultra marathon or just looking for motivation to keep pushing forward, this episode is packed with honest conversation, real struggle, and the mindset needed to endure.

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In this episode of the Endurance State of Mind podcast, Anthony Herrington and Zach Vogt recap an unforgettable trip to Arizona while crewing and pacing their friend Hezekiah through the brutal Sedona Canyons 125 ultramarathon.

From delayed flights and desert adventures to sleepless nights, aid station chaos, hallucinations, and emotional highs and lows, this episode gives a raw behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to survive a 125-mile ultra. Anthony and Zach break down the entire experience — pacing through the night, managing nutrition failures, dealing with sleep deprivation, and learning firsthand how quickly things can unravel in extreme endurance events.

The conversation also dives into lessons learned from the ultra world, including fueling strategies, pacing mistakes, recovery, mental toughness, and why real food may matter more than gels during multi-day races. Along the way, they share stories from Sedona, encounters with elite ultrarunners, thoughts on Cocodona 250, and how the experience left all of them “Coco curious” about taking on even bigger endurance challenges in the future.

Whether you’re an ultrarunner, trail runner, endurance athlete, or someone fascinated by the mental side of pushing human limits, this episode delivers an honest and entertaining look into the world of 100+ mile racing and the people crazy enough to chase it.

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In this episode of the Endurance State of Mind podcast, we break down an elite-level performance at the Fondren Urban Ultra, where Arrmon Abedikichi reached the 80-mile mark in a 12-hour race format.

This wasn’t just a big day—it was the result of years of consistency, small improvements, and a completely different way of thinking about training and racing. Arrmon walks us through what it actually took to get there, from dialing in every detail to pushing through the mental battle in the final hours.

We cover ultra running strategy, endurance training, mental toughness, and race-day execution, including:

• Ultra marathon fueling and hydration strategies
• Eliminating downtime and building efficient crew systems
• Mental strategies for staying present and managing pain
• Training structure (10-day blocks vs traditional 7-day weeks)
• Visualization, breathing techniques, and mindset work
• The role of competition and how it elevates performance

Then the episode takes a turn—Arrmon flips the script and starts asking the questions. We get into mindset, life outside of running, fear, growth, and what it actually means to push yourself in different areas of life. It turns into a deeper conversation than we expected, and honestly, one of the more interesting parts of the episode.

Whether you're training for your first ultra marathon or trying to level up your endurance, this episode provides real insight from someone actively pushing the edge of what’s possible.

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