Andy Glaze - ultramarathon runner, firefighter/battalion chief, and mental health advocate known for his incredible consistency in running, often logging 100+ miles per week for years - and his upbeat mantra “Smile or you’re doing it wrong.”

Join us for a conversation about Andy’s love for running, the process of writing his new book, “Smile, or You're Doing it Wrong: A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption”, recovery from addiction and PTSD, and more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro & a Life Long Goal to Help People

00:13:53 – Smile or Your Doing it Wrong, Positivity, and 100 Mile Weeks

00:24:00 – A Love for Being Alone & Nature

00:32:18 – Growing the Audience of Ultra Races

00:38:07 – China: Andy’s Favorite Race

00:41:21 – Connections Through Running with Other Races

00:48:39 – Moab 240: The Most Miserable Race Andy’s Ran

00:52:03 – Ray Sanchez: an Old School Ultra Runner Legend

00:57:06 – Inspired by Hard Working People and Inspiring Others to Race

01:02:33 – What Inspired Andy to Write a Book

01:05:59 – Overcoming Childhood Struggles & PTSD

01:20:09 – Andy’s Goal with the Book: Smile

01:22:55 – Goals with Running: Destination Trail Races & New Experiences

01:30:32 – Andy’s Cocodona 2026 Predictions (Life Changing Races)

01:36:00 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Winning an Ultra, Fighting a Fire, Recording an Audio Book

01:38:11 – David Goggins Mindset & Memes

01:42:58 – Therapy Through Journaling

01:48:49 – The Bow Shop & Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

01:54:17 – 2 Guests Andy Glaze Would Like to See on the Podcast & Final Thoughts

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