ESP Ep. 56 Greg Panowicz

In this episode, ultra marathon runner Greg Panowicz joins us to unpack the gritty, relentless, and deeply personal world of endurance running. From his first ultra marathon (and a lesson in pickle juice) to conquering the grueling Leadville 100, Greg shares what it really takes to go the distance—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

We dive into the lifestyle of long-distance running, including training, nutrition, recovery, and the mindset needed to keep moving when everything in you wants to stop. Greg opens up about pain, purpose, and the power of trusting the process. Whether you’re training for your first 10K or curious what kind of person runs 100+ miles for fun, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and motivation. Enjoy!

Chapters

• 0:00 Opening Remarks & Introduction
• 5:10 What is an Ultra Marathon?
• 9:40 Lifestyle of Running
• 13:30 13:30 First Ultra Marathon & Pickle Juice
• 18:20 Fueling, Nutrition & Exposure
• 27:05 Technical Training & Performance
• 40:10 Breakdown: The Leadville 100 Ultra Marathon
• 1:02:30 Last Man Standing Ultra Marathon
• 1:07:30 Mental Focus, Preparedness & Purpose
• 1:13:00 Enduring & Overcoming Pain
• 1:16:10 Gratitude, Trusting the Process & Growing
• 1:23:05 Running Shoes, Worst Injuries & Strength Training
• 1:33:12 Intentionality, Planning & Training
• 1:39:30 Advice for Beginners
• 1:41:50 What’s Next?
• 1:44:00 Closing Remarks