Gediminus Grinus on Running Deep Japan Ultra

Welcome to this episode of The Running Voyage podcast, where Linda dives deep into the remarkable journey of Gediminus Grinius, a seasoned ultra-marathon runner and former military member from Lithuania.  They talk about Gediminus's win at Deep Japan Ultra in the 80km race with accumulated vert of over 4000m in a time of 8:55:57. Gediminus shares his story of resilience, discipline, and the balance he maintains between personal life and an extraordinary ultra-running career. Here are some key highlights and links from the episode:

**Key Highlights:**

- Gediminus's background and transition from military life to ultra-running.
- His recent win at the Deep Japan Ultra in Niigata, Japan.
- The importance of mental health and how running helped him overcome PTSD.
- His love for Japanese culture and the challenges he faces while racing in different terrains.
- Strategies for maintaining a balance between family life and a demanding racing schedule.
- Personal insights into his training and nutrition strategies.
- Future plans and upcoming races.

**Links and Resources Mentioned:**

- Follow Gediminus Grinius on Instagram
- Learn more about the Deep Japan Ultra here
Book Recommendations:
  Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith
  Endure by Alex Hutchinson
TV Series Recommendation:
Breaking Bad
For more information on ultra-marathon running events in Japan, visit
https://trailrunners.jp/

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- Join us at our event in Tokyo on July 27th. Visit our Instagram page for ticketing details.

We hope you enjoyed this inspiring conversation with Gediminus Grinius! Here's to a week full of great adventures. 

Cheers!