Welcome to the Uncommon Runner Podcast, hosted by Anthony Gilbert. This episode is a heartfelt introduction to the journey of embracing the extraordinary in both running and life. Anthony shares his personal story, from the successful Scarecrow Runner podcast to the need for a break and the realization of being broken yet redeemed by faith.

Discover the significance of taking time for mental, physical, and spiritual rejuvenation, and the importance of having a relationship with Christ. Anthony explores the parallels between running and the Christian-walk and emphasizing the need to take the path less traveled and to find purpose in every step.

Join Anthony as he shifts his focus from ultra-running to middle-distance training, reconnecting with his roots and finding joy in running again. This episode is a call to all uncommon runners to seek the ancient paths, embrace challenges, and find strength in faith. Tune in for inspiration, encouragement, and a community that understands the unique journey of being set apart.

#scarecrowrunnerpodcast #ultrarunning #beshortrunultra

Episode 80 just dropped. Featuring @shannonbeshortrunultra

You can find this episode on just about every streaming service to listen or watch here.

It wasn't until a rough day, when she was home alone, where she turned on the tv to decompress and her life was altered. Staring at the screen in front of her was a Badwater 135 documentary and it triggered something deep inside.

Shannon was hooked immediately by the intense and grueling race that played out in front of her.

What happened next was simply unimaginable...

Through this episode with Shannon Mick, a national certified counselor

and licensed professional counselor from Pennsylvania, I learn a lot about her passion of trail running and what fuels her to keep going when she faces adversity head on.

We also dive into the basics of survival that an ultra-runner needs when running these long distances: training, hydration, mental toughness and desire to keep going.

I hope you will enjoy this episode as much as I did. I hope you will follow her on social media or YouTube if you have not already. https://www.instagram.com/be.short.run.ultra

#overcomingadversity #toxicrelationships #scarecrowrunnerpodcast

On this week's episode of the ScarecrowRunner podcast we visit with Brad Lord. I have gotten to know Brad over the last 3 years and have followed him on social media and watch his channel, @RunwithBrad

He's a returning guest and this time we go deeper as Brad shares where he came from in hopes of helping others cope with toxic relationships and rough upbringings.

Brad Lord grew up in a small Georgia town where his home life was everything, but normal. His dad was gone a lot working on the railroad and his mom had a lot of extra-curricular activities to keep her occupied. Even from the eyes of a young boy, he knew something wasn't right, but kept quiet to avoid harm for his mom and himself. The toxic environment he was living in pushed him to seek something else to occupy his time. Thankfully, Brad chose to embrace the path of football and weightlifting to help escape from the heaviness of his not-so-great home life. Listen along as Brad shares his story of how he overcame adversity and how he is using other outlets and sharing his story to heal from the past and embrace the best life ahead.

00:00 Introduction

03:50 a little background on Brad

06:40 a toxic home life

10:00 The Sand Lot friends

10:51 The guy named Herby

17:46 Call the cops

22:07 Turning things around

28:28 Charlie

36:01 enter CrossFit

41:12 blowing of steam

43:44 Conclusion