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Endurance State of Mind

Anthony Herrington & Zach Vogt

34 episodes

21 hours ago

Rhonda Hayden joins the podcast for a deep dive into one of the South’s most iconic races, the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama. We break down everything runners can expect from this year’s event: a fast, thoughtfully designed course, the continued growth of the marathon weekend, and the personal touches that make Rocket City a fan favorite. From upgraded race experiences and returning crowd-pleasers to new additions like the shout-out video board, Rhonda gives listeners an inside ...

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Rhonda Hayden joins the podcast for a deep dive into one of the South’s most iconic races, the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama. We break down everything runners can expect from this year’s event: a fast, thoughtfully designed course, the continued growth of the marathon weekend, and the personal touches that make Rocket City a fan favorite. From upgraded race experiences and returning crowd-pleasers to new additions like the shout-out video board, Rhonda gives listeners an inside ...

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Episodes (20/34)

Endurance State of Mind

Episode 34:(Sponsored by The Rocket City Marathon)Resilience and Purpose: The Journey of Matthew McGuire in Collegiate Endurance Sports

Rhonda Hayden joins the podcast for a deep dive into one of the South’s most iconic races, the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama. We break down everything runners can expect from this year’s event: a fast, thoughtfully designed course, the continued growth of the marathon weekend, and the personal touches that make Rocket City a fan favorite. From upgraded race experiences and returning crowd-pleasers to new additions like the shout-out video board, Rhonda gives listeners an inside ...

22 hours ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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Episode 33: Embracing the Challenge: Insights from the Tunnel Hill 100

Introduction: In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive into the exhilarating experience of the Tunnel Hill 100, where our co-host Zach completed the race in an impressive time of 18 hours and 56 minutes. This episode unpacks the emotional rollercoaster, physical challenges, and invaluable lessons learned from this remarkable endurance event. The Journey Begins: Setting the Scene The Tunnel Hill 100 is not just a race; it’s an endurance masterpiece that tests the limits of physica...

1 week ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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Episode 32: Precision Meets Presence: Whit Kendall’s 2:37 Marathon Breakthrough

In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with runner and data enthusiast Whit Kendall, whose methodical yet mindful approach to training led to a stunning 2:37 finish at the Chicago Marathon. Whit shares how he transformed from a former football player to a marathoner obsessed with progress — running music-free, driven by intuition and numbers in equal measure. We unpack his marathon progression, the power of community training, recovery insights, his Yasso 800 philosophy, and ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Episode 31:Breaking Ceilings and Building Legacy: Lacey Saul’s Road to Kona

In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Lacey Saul — a 13-time Ironman finisher, registered dietitian, and newly minted Kona qualifier through the Ironman Legacy Program. Lacey opens up about her decade-long pursuit of Kona, how she learned to pivot instead of quit, and why racing smart often beats racing fast. From battling brutal weather and concussions to mastering gut training and redefining limits, this conversation dives deep into the mental and physical endurance i...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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Episode 30: Unfiltered Miles: The Clear Creek Ultra Recap & Lessons from Havoc, Harmony, and Humility

Description: In this special “just the hosts” episode of Endurance State of Mind, Anthony and Zach sit down to catch their breath and reflect on a wild stretch of endurance action. They revisit key takeaways from recent guests — Derrick Baker, the “Ambassador of Havoc,” and Warren Kimball, the maestro of the negative split — and unpack how consistency, nutrition, and mindset shape performance. Then they dive into their own Clear Creek Ultra experience, the finale of the MUTS Grand Slam. From...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Episode 29: The Ambassador of Havoc: Inside Derrick Baker’s Relentless Mind

From the weight room to 200-mile races, Derrick Baker is built different. A 12-time 100-mile finisher and 2-time 200-mile finisher from North Mississippi, Derrick embodies discipline, humility, and purpose. Once a 250-pound powerlifter, he discovered ultra running after seeing David Goggins on YouTube — and never looked back. In this episode, we dive into how Derrick blends bodybuilding with high-mileage training, how he stays grounded in the grind, and how he finds light in the darkest momen...

1 month ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Episode 28: Rhythm & Resilience: Warren Kimball on Negative-Splitting 100 Miles

Warren Kimball—two-time Boston finisher, 100-mile ultra winner, and LSU musicologist—joins us to blend art and endurance. We dig into his 15:35 at Tunnel Hill (closed strong with a negative split), plant-powered fueling, staying calm early, and turning repetition into mastery—on the piano and on the run. Plus: training after setbacks, pacing by feel, and why gratitude beats “suffer mode” for the long haul. takeaways Warren's journey into running began after significant life changes.He los...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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Episode 27: Bricks, Gels, and Giants: What Pogi & the Norwegians Teach Us

No guest—just Anthony and Zach catching up after work travel and stacked weeks. We trade notes on chasing Strava crowns coast-to-coast, a rope-assist climb at Mount Storm King, and turning a seven-day, 36-holes-a-day golf trip into a stealth ultra. We shout out recent guests (Travis, Jed, Hezekiah, Chris), celebrate comebacks and dubs, and sketch a new negative-split strategy for Tunnel Hill. Plus: what the Norwegians, Pogacar, and Sifan Hassan teach us about pacing and fueling, first impress...

1 month ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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Episode 26: More in the Tank: The Endurance Journey of Travis Stewart

In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Travis Stewart—a husband, dad, and real estate professional whose endurance journey began during COVID with the Couch to 5K program. What started as a way to cope during a tough season quickly grew into something bigger: running led to cycling, cycling led to triathlon, and soon Travis was toeing the line at three 70.3s, a full Ironman, Unbound 200, and the grueling Rule of Three. But this story is about more than just miles and med...

1 month ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Endurance State of Mind

Episode 25: Where Community Rides Begin: Jed’s Perfect Endurance Bikes and the Jed Darby Story

From the heart of Hattiesburg’s Longleaf Trace, Jed Darby has built more than a bike shop—he’s built a movement. The Cajun-born runner-turned-cyclist/coach shares how early boxing shaped his endurance mindset, why he qualified for Boston (and Kona) then chose the work over the spotlight, and what he learned from coaching greats like Rick Crawford. We dig into the science—zone 2, stress-adapt-recover, fit and position—and the culture: Tuesday Night Worlds, true no-drop group rides, Hub City Ve...

2 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Episode 24: Hezzy, Faith, and 125 Miles: The Leap of Hezekiah Miller

At just 23, Hezekiah “Hezzy” Miller is a walking shot of energy gel—equal parts hype man and humble grinder. Raised in the Mississippi Delta, Hezzy went from black-sheep kid to endurance engine, once jumping from two miles to a DIY 50-miler in two weeks (yes, really). But this conversation goes far deeper than mileage. He opens up about depression, the sticky-note practice that kept him here “one more day,” and how surrendering to faith reshaped his purpose into serving others—on and off the ...

2 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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Episode 23: Two Mics, One Scramble: Reflections on Grit & Growth

In this special episode of Endurance State of Mind, it’s just Zach and Anthony behind the mics. The guys swap endurance shoes for golf spikes as they recount their first scramble together in Hattiesburg, where the “student became the teacher” and golf proved to be a surprising mirror for running lessons. From patience and humility on the fairway to battling the “lies” in endurance training, they reflect on recent guest takeaways, Zach’s powerful return to Banff for his 6-year sobriety milesto...

2 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Episode 22: The Comeback Story: Chris Mixon’s Return to Ultra Running

In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Chris Mixon—an ultra runner with podium finishes at the Pinhoti 100 and Lake Martin 100, and a course record at Fondren Urban Ultra. But what makes this conversation powerful isn’t just his racing resume—it’s the fact that Chris is sharing his story mid-comeback. After surgery, setbacks, and months of painful recovery, he’s opening up about the mental battle of rebuilding, the lies injuries whisper, and the resilience it takes to be...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Episode 21: The Daly Mile: Consistency, Community, and 20 Years of Running with Ed Daly

For more than two decades, Ed Daly has been the gold standard of Mississippi endurance. With over 20 consecutive years of logging 2,000+ miles annually, Ed’s journey is about more than races — it’s about attitude, perseverance, and lifting others up along the way. In this episode, Ed shares how running became a lifelong habit, why community matters, the greatest week of running in his life, and how his medical background shapes his approach to health and longevity. From Crescent City to rim-t...

3 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Episode 20: The Underdog Mindset: How Arrmon Abedikichi Turns Curiosity into Ultra Wins

What does it take to push your body to the brink—and then keep going? In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with ultra running enigma Arrmon Abedikichi, a four-time 100-mile finisher, five-time Fondren Urban Ultra champion, and co-course record holder. Arrmon shares how a single moment of curiosity ignited a journey into self-improvement, resilience, and the art of embracing discomfort. From losing everything in a house fire to winning races against stacked fields, his story...

3 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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Episode 19: From Fear to Finish Lines: The Endurance Journey of Susan Dobson

In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Susan Dobson a triathlete, marathoner, and mom whose story is a testament to resilience, grit, and growth. From learning to swim in her 30s after a traumatic childhood experience to conquering three full Ironmans, qualifying for Boston, and juggling the chaos of family, career, and training, Susan shares how endurance sports transformed her life. We dive deep into the mental battles of group workouts, the discipline it takes to chas...

3 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Episode 18: Big Butts, Bigger Battles: When the Mind Outruns the Body

Anthony and Zach go full host-mode for a no-guest episode of Endurance State of Mind—and it’s one of the rawest yet. From scorching heat and quad cramps to dry heaves and digging deep, the guys break down every brutal, hilarious, and inspiring moment of the Big Butts Ultra. They recap race strategy, near-meltdowns (literally), and what it takes to push through when your body wants to quit. Plus, Tour de France hot takes, a shoutout to Endurance State of Mind listeners who showed up big, and a...

3 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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Episode 17: Tempo Runs, Dad Strength, and 228 Dreams

What do you get when you combine sub-2:30 marathons, high school cross country chaos, and a son named Miles? You get Jacob Plocher—state record holder, school counselor, coach, and Mississippi’s own marathon man. In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, Jacob takes us through his journey from overweight middle schooler to breaking state records and chasing finish lines at world majors. We talk about Boston breakthroughs, dad strength, fueling mistakes that ended with firefighters, and what...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Episode 16: Change the World One Bike at a Time: Louis Gagne’s Ride from Recovery to KOM Royalty

This week on Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Louis Gagne—a cyclist, KOM chaser, and all-around ambassador for two wheels and transformation. Louis opens up about rediscovering cycling during COVID, trading in beers for big climbs, and how the bike became his therapy and his mission. From mountain biking in Mississippi to riding team-issued EF Education bikes through the streets of California, Louis’ journey is packed with grit, gear, and giving back. We cover everything from bike ne...

4 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Episode 15: The Loudest Room: How Anthony Herrington Turned Darkness Into Endurance

Sometimes, the quietest room is the loudest place we’ll ever be. In this gripping episode, co-host Anthony Herrington opens up about the emotional spiral that followed the loss of his mother, the end of a long-term relationship, and the isolation that nearly consumed him. It was in the silence of an empty house—alone with his thoughts—that Anthony realized something had to change. What followed was a powerful transformation: from walking to clear his mind to strapping on a 30-pound weighted v...

4 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes