Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode of the 'Run Your Story' podcast, Jared Beasley shares his inspiring journey from professional student and actor in Tuscaloosa to prolific writer and ultra runner in New York City. He discusses his introduction to running, influenced by a unique and authentic Amazon man who motivated him to start. Jared delves into his experiences with ultra marathons, detailing his encounters with eccentric figures like Al Howie and Lazarus Lake. He describes Lazarus's unconventional and challenging races, highlighting the spirit of pushing beyond personal limits. Jared also reflects on the intersection of running and writing, offering insights for aspiring writers and runners alike. Throughout the episode, themes of perseverance, discovery, and community in the ultra-running world are explored. Jared Beasley - jaredbeasleyny.com Races Mentioned New York City Marathon Impossibility Race Barkley Marathon Badwater Bigg's Backyard Ultramarathon Backyard Ultra World Team Championship Shout Outs Al Howie Dave Proctor Frank Shorter Lazarus Lake Christopher McDougall Leonard Martin Courtney DeWalter Maggie Gutteral Harvey Lewis Meg Edgar 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
