In this episode, Ross Dempsey sits down with Chris Edell, a San Francisco–based endurance runner who has completed the World Marathon Challenge (7 marathons on 7 continents). Chris shares his journey from a ski-obsessed teenager to an accomplished long-distance runner, and how running has shaped his mindset, resilience, and family life.We cover everything from the mental battle with the inner voice, training strategies, and using AI to plan workouts, to balancing family responsibilities while chasing extreme endurance goals. Whether you’re a new runner preparing for your first 5K or someone curious about ultra-endurance events, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply right away.🎧 Listen to More EpisodesSubscribe to the Progression Health Podcast for weekly conversations about fitness, mindset, and endurance training.👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progression-health-podcast/id1516130578 Interested in online coaching? Email me; [email protected] ✅ **Follow Us on Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/progression_health/Chapters00:00 Intro & Guest Background00:57 Early Running & Skiing Roots02:00 Mental Benefits & The Inner Voice08:32 Restarting & First Marathon Goal09:15 Overcoming Doubt & Early Pain09:51 Training Pillars + Using AI Plans25:33 Sickness Rule: Above-the-Neck vs Below-the-Neck26:16 Strength Training, Load & Injuries39:17 World Marathon Challenge: 7 Marathons • 7 Days • 7 Continents41:51 Back-to-Back 20-Milers & 100-Mile Weeks42:46 Family, Time Management & Efficiency44:16 Peace of Mind, Stoicism & Closing Advice#ProgressionHealthPodcast #RossDempsey #ChrisEdell #WorldMarathonChallenge #MarathonTraining #RunningMotivation #EnduranceRunning #FirstMarathon #UltraRunning #RunningPodcast #MentalToughness #Stoicism #FitnessPodcast #MarathonTips #RunningLife