We return to our 'Endurance Of The Trail" Series in this episode with our friend Major Brian "Tosh" Chontosh, United States Marine Corps, Retired. He recounts his extraordinary journey of participating in The World's Roughest Row, rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean with his team of former Navy SEALs despite their lack of prior experience in ocean rowing. He delves into the rigorous training, preparation, and dietary strategies that underpinned their endurance feat. Tosh underscores the critical role of team cohesion and the strategic guidance from their campaign manager. He reflects on the mental resilience needed to surmount challenges and draws parallels between his rowing venture and ultra-running principles, particularly in nutrition and the necessity to eschew distractions for peak performance. The discussion also explores the mental rigors of the Atlantic crossing, the imperative of setting clear goals, and the congruence between one's actions and objectives. Tosh concludes by touching on the broader implications of his experiences for physical endurance and leadership.
**BEFORE YOU LISTEN, watch this 45-minute video documentary of their experience.**
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EP 487: Movement IS Medicine
EP 486: 100-Mile Week Challenge
EP 485: Becoming Your Best with The Coaches
EP 484 Tolerating the Transition - What To Expect on Race Day
EP 483: John Kelly Breaking Records While Maintaining Work & Family Balance
EP 482: Honoring the Bib
EP 481: Alyssa Clark Pushing the Boundaries of Possible
EP 480: The Calm Before the Storm: 100-Mile Challenge
EP 479: Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down with The Coaches
EP 478: Your Best Running Companion
EP 477: Going All in: From a Hobby to a Lifestyle with Michael Ambrose
EP 476: A Revolutionary Treatment For Improved Performance, Memory and Health
EP 475: Time to Take a Cold Shower with the Coaches
EP 474: Mental Management with Lanny Bassham
EP 473: Grab Bag with Matt Fitzgerald and Zach Bitter
EP 472: Ten Things New Trail Runners Should Know
EP 471: Running 100 Miles Without Food?
EP 470: Culture and Community Before Sport - Buzz Burrell Talks FKT
EP 469: Bonk or No Bonk
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