#158: Hector Rodriguez – Keep Going

<p>Hector Rodriguez is a husband, father, and ultramarathon runner. His life changed forever after he read <em>Can’t Hurt Me </em>by David Goggins. Shortly thereafter, he gave himself a mission: cover 10 miles daily (via walk, hike, or run).</p> <p>In this conversation, we spoke about why he honors Kobe Bryant with his bib numbers, the person he was before he started, and some of his toughest ultra moments.</p> <p class="p1">2:20 Why does Hector wear Kobe’s bibs?</p> <p class="p1">6:22 Where Hector was before he was this person?</p> <p class="p1">9:30 The moments that changed Hector</p> <p class="p1">16:30 Hector pushing through pain</p> <p class="p1">17:25 How to identify pain vs. injury</p> <p class="p1">18:30 Where does Hector's deep awareness of self come from?</p> <p class="p1">19:40 Is Hector wearing the same clothing + sneakers "comfort"?</p> <p class="p1">21:00 Hector's mental talk during a long tough run</p> <p class="p1">23:51 How has the Wolfpack changed Hector's life</p> <p class="p1">26:41 What would've Hector done if quarantine happened earlier?</p> <p class="p1">27:50 International Wolfpack</p> <p class="p1">29:22 Cultivating sources of wisdom</p> <p class="p1">31:50 Negative repercussions of changing?</p> <p class="p1">34:10 What did friends/family say about Hector's change?</p> <p class="p1">38:32 Keep going</p> <p class="p1">40:53 When did Hector know he was successful in his journey?</p> <p class="p1">43:33 Emotional letter from daughter during a tough race</p> <p class="p1">47:09 How these challenges improve Hector's day-to-day</p> <p class="p1">51:08 Where does Hector's optimism come from?</p> <p class="p1">54:10 What has Hector learned about himself from spending so much time alone?</p> <p class="p1">56:00 Hector's advice to someone at minute 54 of a run</p> <p class="p1">58:47 Benefits of walking</p> <p class="p1">1:00:00 Who has Hector directly inspired?</p> <p class="p1">1:03:35 Hector's niece running an ultra</p> <p class="p1">1:06:00 Hector's advice to someone pursuing their highest ver