Chris Ward - Endurance, Exploration, and the Human Spirit

In their latest episode, Jen and Dyana chat with filmmaker and podcast host Chris Ward, whose podcast Like a Bigfoot recently reached 400 episodes. The show fosters a community of adventurers who chase exploration in nature, push personal limits, and achieve feats beyond what they once thought possible. Ward’s documentary, A Long Way from Nowhere, captures the raw journey of a group of runners undertaking the grueling 150-mile Desert Rats stage race across some of the most unforgiving landscapes in Utah. The film delves deep into the resilience of the human spirit, examining why individuals are driven to test themselves in extreme conditions and what they discover about themselves along the way. This episode offers a profound look into the mindset of an adventurer, the transformative power of endurance, and the light that shines after the darkest moments.

Connect with Chris Ward:
Website: likeabigfoot.com
Instagram: @likeabigfoot
A Long Way from Nowhere: Click to watch

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:
3:24 Welcome Chris Ward
5:42 Insights into Chris's podcast, Like a Bigfoot
13:07 How living in Colorado has influenced trail running
18:52 Discovering adventure in everyday moments and positive triggers
28:04 Turning ideas into action
33:11 The ripple effect and the importance of being intentional
38:13 Exploring "A Long Way from Nowhere," and finding light in Suffering
48:13 Embracing the adventurous spirit and recovering after challenges
58:47 Using adventure as a life tool & advice on achieving g

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Chapters

• 3:24 Welcome Chris Ward
• 5:42 Insights into Chris's podcast, Like a Bigfoot
• 8:36 Core values of Like a Bigfoot
• 13:07 How living in Colorado has influenced trail running
• 18:52 Discovering adventure in everyday moments and positive triggers
• 24:13 Key lessons learned from podcast guests
• 28:04 Turning ideas into action
• 33:11 The ripple effect and the importance of being intentional
• 38:13 Exploring "A Long Way from Nowhere," ultrarunning, and finding light in suffering
• 48:13 Embracing the adventurous spirit and recovering after challenges
• 58:47 Using adventure as a life tool
• 59:52 Advice on achieving goals and the power of consistency
• 1:03:57 Future plans and projects
• 1:05:40 How to follow and connect with Chris Ward
• 1:06:31 Favorite guest who embodies the Like a Bigfoot philosophy