Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! Join us for an inspiring conversation with Greg Phillips as he shares his incredible journey from playing college football at Alabama to becoming an ultra-marathon runner. Greg talks about his struggles with weight and fitness, his life-changing decision to embrace running, and the mental and physical challenges he overcame. He also highlights the importance of discipline, patience, and the unexpected lessons learned through long-distance running. You'll hear about his favorite and most challenging races, his supportive partnership with his wife Leslie, and his new book, 'Into The Storm,' which combines life lessons with his ultra-running experiences. Whether you're a runner or just seeking motivation to tackle life’s challenges, Greg's story is sure to inspire and uplift! Greg Phillips (Author: Into the Storm) - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574413678977 Races Mentioned Oak Mountain 50k Blood Rock 100 Mobile Marathon Wildcat 100 Southern States 200 Shout Outs Leslie Phillips Red Beards McCoys Outdoors Joe Sims Coach Mike Dubose Lance Johnson Support the show For more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/ For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/ Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon ! Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Kristen Rather Steve Taylor Mary Trufant Suzanne Crist Suzanne Clark Anna Szymanski Dave McDonald Karla McInnis James Contratto Jordan DuBose Cristy Evans Sharonda Shula Nell Gustavson Meredith Nations Allyson Swann Chris Strayhorn Karen Saldivar Stefan Clayton Rachael McRae Scott Thornhill