One year ago Michael saw that he was the heaviest he had ever been after weighing himself before getting on a helicopter. He had to sit at the back of the helicopter while all his friends got to sit up front and enjoy the views. He decided it was time to make some changes. He began running to lose weight and fell in love with it. In less than a year, Michael went from a "non-runner" to an ultrarunner, completing his first 100mile race just a few weeks ago! Listen now for his race recap and how running changed his life.~Leave us a review!~Click here to leave a review on appleClick here to rate us on SpotifyMichael's advice for a beginner ultra runner:-Get comfortable being uncomfortable-Pain is temporary, but quitting is forever-Our bodies and minds are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for-Don't be scared to do the hard things in life-Set goals, make a plan, and EXECUTE  _____________________________________________________________________________________________Michael's Links: F3 Nation - Fitness | Fellowship | Faith ®Frying Pan Tower - FPTower Inc. David Goggins Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV8mIfjwPeM Runderwear: Click hereTen Thousand Session Pant: Click here _____________________________________________________________________________________________Links:Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/supportPrivate coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner trail&ultra runners (5k-ultra): @pinetreerunningUtah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videosJoin our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook______________________________________________________________________________________________