What if the problem isn’t your running… but where you’re trying to belong? This is a question that nearly every everyday athlete can ask themselves.

In this episode of Enduring Minds, I sit down with Evan Birch and Victor Zeitoune to explore what it means to build an inclusive running community for the everyday athlete. Victor shares how feeling out of place in traditional run clubs led him to co-create Almost Friday Run Club. T his run club is a space where pace doesn’t matter and connection comes first.

We dive into the creation of the $1 Ultra, a grassroots endurance event that turned strangers into a community and helped everyday athletes redefine success beyond finish times. Our conversation goes deeper than miles, touching on grief, purpose, and the mantra “If it hurts, good,” inspired by Victor’s late co-founder.

From the Atacama Desert to New York City streets, this episode highlights how endurance sports can shape identity, connection, and self-discovery.

If you’ve ever questioned where you fit as an everyday athlete, this conversation will remind you that you already belong.

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