This 47-Year-Old High School Teacher Did The Unthinkable | Harvey Lewis X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich sits down with elite ultramarathoner and educator Harvey Lewis to discuss his world-record performance at Big’s Backyard Ultra. He shares wisdom on human potential, breaking records, and the importance of mindset and motivation. To read more about Harvey and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll812 This Episode Brought To You By... PLUNGE Get $150 OFF with code RICHROLL 👉 https://bit.ly/theplunge2024 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel:    / richrollpodcastclips   Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram -   / richroll   ✩ Twitter -   / richroll   ✩ Facebook -   / richrollfans   ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443... ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/f... ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Support -   / richroll   FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE AND MORGAN MCRAE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:39 Runningman 2023 Experience 00:07:41 Intro to Big's Backyard Ultra 00:08:43 Mythology of Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell 00:11:17 Big's Backyard Ultra Format 00:13:32 Live Streaming and Media Coverage 00:18:58 Harvey's Record-Breaking Performance 00:20:09 Ihor Verys, Final Big's Competitor 00:21:34 Final Moments and Victory 00:24:36 Strategic Sprinting 00:27:24 Sleep Deprivation and Hallucinations 00:33:34 Sponsor Break 00:35:01 Endurance and Mental State 00:41:05 Reflecting on Achievements 00:42:22 Future Marathon Goals 00:43:50 Potential for Further Distance 00:47:38 Nutrition and Digestion 00:51:59 Recovery and Movement 00:56:31 Training Approach 00:59:43 Mindset and Motivation 01:03:39 Hidden Drive: Honey Badger Spirit Animal 01:05:27 The Mongolian Horse Technique 01:06:16 The Monarch Butterfly 01:07:53 Psychological Transformation 01:13:17 Transcending Fatigue 01:18:47 The 3100 Race 01:23:21 Balancing Teaching and Ultrarunning 01:24:51 Why Impacting Kids Matters 01:26:28 The Why Behind Extreme Running 01:30:00 Fundraising and Health Influence 01:34:49 The Real Push 01:39:25 Running as a Unit 01:41:22 Kelly Rates Harvey's Veracity 01:42:47 Harvey's Motivation 01:44:18 Ultra Training While in a Relationship 01:46:19 Harvey's Schedule and Care for His Mother 01:47:26 Harvey and Kelly's Engagement 01:48:52 Kelly's Ultra Running Experience 01:51:45 Any Last Reveals About Harvey? 01:54:53 Harvey's Resilience and Mindset 01:58:31 Lessons from Harvey's Approach 01:59:55 Channeling Higher Performance 02:00:53 Squid Game 02:02:26 How Kelly Got Casted for Squid Game 02:13:27 Setting Goals and Establishing Routines 02:17:19 Overcoming the Need for Motivation 02:18:46 Developing A Reflex to Action 02:19:50 Experiential Learning 02:20:43 Resourcefulness and Emotional Connection 02:22:48 Closing Thoughts 02:24:46 Credits * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast