#14 - 5 Reasons You Feel Like Crap When You Hit Your Goals (How to eat sh*t)
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Release Date: 06/26/2023
From 40kg Lost to 40-Hour Backyard Ultra Win - #19
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Sat down with Mitch McInnes, one of the most consistent blokes we’ve seen across the Hardcore Harry’s challenges. This episode dives deep into Backyard Ultras, mental resilience, and why most people break in their head long before their body gives out. Mitch opens up about his 40-hour win in the blistering heat, how he went from 115kg to running 8,000km a year, and what’s actually going through your head when you're the last one standing. If you’re into testing limits, this one will hit hard. Challenge Accepted is the podcast for people who do hard shit on purpose. Hosted by...
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A 1,000km Run That Didn’t Go to Plan w/ Alex Cleary - #18
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Alex set out to run from Sydney to Melbourne, 1000km in 10 days. He pulled up short, wrecked and humbled. We talk about what went wrong, what it taught him, and why chasing something that breaks you might be the best thing you ever do. Big efforts, busted legs, and a solid dose of humble pie. Challenge Accepted is the podcast for people who do hard shit on purpose. Hosted by Ethan Fleming, Co-founder of Hardcore Harry’s and long-time sufferer of voluntary pain, this show dives into the stories, mindset, and mayhem behind epic fitness challenges. From everyday battlers to endurance...
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11,600 Deadlifts in a Day? Kurt Aldridge vs the World Record - #17
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We yarn with Kurt Aldridge about his crack at deadlifting 580,000kg in 24 hours (yep, 11,600 reps), why he let people punch him in the head for 9 hours straight, and how he stacked 21.1 tons of cleans while racing a bloke running 21.1km. Big lifts, bad ideas, and a whole lot of suffering. Just the way we like it. Challenge Accepted is the podcast for people who do hard shit on purpose. Hosted by Ethan Fleming, Co-founder of Hardcore Harry’s and long-time sufferer of voluntary pain, this show dives into the stories, mindset, and mayhem behind epic fitness challenges. From everyday battlers...
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#16 - Ryan Maguire | 800KM on Foot Unsupported
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Ryan and I met when he was attempting to break the Guinness World Record for 'The greatest distance on a fan bike/assault bike in 24 hours,' a record I had until, well, I met Ryan. In this podcast, you'll hear about his experience attempting that record, as well as his current goal of travelling 500 miles/800 km on foot, unsupported. Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few mouthfuls of shit. In this podcast, I share the valuable lessons I have learned by breaking Guinness World Records and...
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#15 - I Stayed Awake For 100 Hours (How to eat sh*t)
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What a mental rollercoaster that was... In this episode, I reflect on my recent challenge where I stayed awake for 100 hours straight. You'll enjoy learning about the staggering deterioration of my mental and physical well-being from day one to day four, and the unexpected emergence of toxic paranoia... Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few mouthfuls of shit. In this podcast, I share the valuable lessons I have learned by breaking Guinness World Records and chasing the uncomfortable. I...
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#14 - 5 Reasons You Feel Like Crap When You Hit Your Goals (How to eat sh*t)
Challenge Accepted with Ethan Fleming
Ever achieved something only to feel a little like ass straight after? Yeah me too, I'd even say a lot like ass... In fact, sometimes I'd achieve something, then spiral into a depressive episode and spend weeks trying to pick up the pieces. A few years ago I got over it, decided enough was enough and started looking into why this was happening, in the hope that maybe I could actually start enjoying that sh*t. This is what I learned in that process. Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few...
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#13 - 6 Reasons the Stoics Knew Their Shit (How to eat sh*t)
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In this episode, I dive into some of the wisdom from the Stoics and uncover some of the ways in which their principles align with mental toughness and resilience. I look into 6 of their most influential principles that have stood the test of time. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical guidance on how the Stoics knew their 'shit' when it comes to living a fulfilling and mentally resilient life. Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few mouthfuls of shit. In this podcast, I share the...
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#12 - Mind Over Misery: Mastering the Art of Pain vs Suffering (How to eat sh*t)
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In this episode, I explore the crucial distinction between pain and suffering. You'll learn that pain is a sensory experience tied to the body, while suffering is a psychological response to distressing situations. By understanding this difference, you'll gain the power to influence your level of suffering and ultimately, be able to do more mad shit. Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few mouthfuls of shit. In this podcast, I share the valuable lessons I have learned by breaking Guinness...
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#11 - 10 Things You Need to Understand to Be Mentally Tough (How to eat sh*t)
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Mental toughness comes from a shit ton of traits. In this ep, you're going to learn which 10 you need to develop some serious mental toughness. Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few mouthfuls of shit. In this podcast, I share the valuable lessons I have learned by breaking Guinness World Records and chasing the uncomfortable. I hope this becomes your ultimate guide to doing hard things and pushing past your limits. And if that means you gotta eat some shit, well crap, you’re gonna learn to...
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#10 - Training Twice a Day, Should You? (How to eat sh*t)
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Crossfitters train twice a day, does that mean we should? If you want to optimise performance training twice a day can be a useful tool. It can also be extremely unnecessary. In this video, I explore all the reasons you might want to train twice a day, as well as some great principles to follow if you choose to do just that. Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few mouthfuls of shit. In this podcast, I share the valuable lessons I have learned by breaking Guinness World Records and chasing the...
info_outlineEver achieved something only to feel a little like ass straight after? Yeah me too, I'd even say a lot like ass... In fact, sometimes I'd achieve something, then spiral into a depressive episode and spend weeks trying to pick up the pieces. A few years ago I got over it, decided enough was enough and started looking into why this was happening, in the hope that maybe I could actually start enjoying that sh*t. This is what I learned in that process.
Accomplishing crazy goals is frikin awesome, especially those ones you thought weren’t possible. But achieving those things requires a few mouthfuls of shit. In this podcast, I share the valuable lessons I have learned by breaking Guinness World Records and chasing the uncomfortable. I hope this becomes your ultimate guide to doing hard things and pushing past your limits. And if that means you gotta eat some shit, well crap, you’re gonna learn to say “yum”
Timestamps:
(0:01) - Achievement comedown overview
(4:50) - Anti-climax
(6:02) - Loss of purpose
(8:00) - Unrealistic expectations
(9:13) - Identity shift
(13:40) - Psychological exhaustion
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