What drives someone to run 50 miles through nonstop rain, mud, and 11,000 feet of elevation gain? For marathoner and Boston qualifier Kaleb Shoell, the answer was simple: to test his limits. In this inspiring episode of 52 Weeks, Kaleb shares how he went from pushing a stroller in marathons with his two daughters to completing his first ultra marathon on the rainiest day Utah has seen since 1901.

He opens up about what pushed him to move from 26.2 miles to 50, the mental battles that come when you still have 30 miles to go, and the support that kept him moving especially from his wife, who cheered him on in the rain eight months pregnant. Kaleb also talks about pacing alongside his dad, how family shaped his “never quit” mindset, and what running has taught him about life, grit, and consistency.

Whether you’re a runner or not, this conversation will motivate you to put your goals on your vision board and start taking the first step because as Kaleb says, “You’re never going to be 100% ready. You just have to start.”

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