#35 - Joe Grinstain - Ultra Running, Big Swings, & Letting Go.

Joe Grinstain and I connected a few years back through performance coaching. In this conversation, we take a turn and dive straight into his experience of going all in on running. Specifically, trail running and competing was the topic of today’s discussion. It was an incredible experience for me to learn and get curious about something that Joe is passionate about.

Joe, founder, and director of Hyper Thrive Athletics performance gym located in Sacramento. He has recently competed in the Canyons 100k, Sonoma 55k, and more upcoming races this upcoming year. Excited for you all to check out this conversation and experience Joe’s energy which is contagious.

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Timestamps

(2:08) Live

(3:20) Canyons 100k

(8:35) Supportive community

(13:10) Powerlifting to his first run

(16:20) Being coached

(31:40) Making adjustments & a big rainstorm

(38:00) Singular Focus

(44:00) Traveling & Sunday long runs

(46:36) Nutrition demands

(52:45) Changing your mind & taking bigger swings

(58:48) Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter 

(1:01:00) Consistency

(1:06:48) Letting go into the fullest version of you

(1:20:22) Getting out of your own way

(1:23:00) Swing big

(1:27:42) Who am I becoming & who do I want to become?