Former pro soccer player turned runner Hellah Sidibe is the first black person to run 3,000-miles across the USA. He’s also run every day for 1500+ days in a row. He’s one of the most positive and enthusiastic people you’ll ever meet, and today he shares his story. Read more & visit the show notes👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll612

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:14 – 1500th Day of Consecutive Running!
00:05:43 – Hellah’s Origin Story
00:09:17 – It Started with Soccer
00:16:11 – The Decision to Start His Running Streak
00:22:14 – Sharing His Run Streak on YouTube & Social Media
00:24:40 – Hellah’s Idea to Run Across the Country
00:26:26 – How Did Hellah Not Miss A Day?
00:29:23 – Meeting Robbie Balenger during His Run Across the USA
00:34:06 – COVID Shutdown during 2020
00:35:32 – How Do You Train for a Transcontinental Run?
00:37:19 – The Plantpower Meal Planner
00:38:55 – How Running Everyday Transformed His Body
00:40:15 – Crossing the US in 84 Days
00:43:28 – Running Through the Navajo Nation in New Mexico
00:45:43 – Hellah’s Support Crew
00:47:44 – Hellah’s Method for Dealing with the Pain Cave
00:49:42 – Partnering with Nonprofit, Soles4Souls
00:53:38 – Meeting Other Ultra Runners on the Journey
00:54:51 – First Solo Black Runner to Run LA – NYC
01:04:26 – What Was Hellah’s Read on the State of America?
01:08:14 – Hellah’s Reasons for Going Vegan
01:13:30 – What was Hellah’s Nutrition Plan during the Run?
01:15:42 – Target Heart Rate?
01:16:14 – How Much Sleep Did Hellah Get?
01:17:32 – Getting Inspired by the Iron Cowboy
01:20:02 – Hellah’s Mindset for the Hard Days
01:24:06 – Recovery Routine
01:25:37 – “What Changed You?”
01:27:30 – “No Matter the Circumstance”
01:31:48 – Getting Support from His Family
01:35:46 – The Support from His Sponsors
01:38:36 – Finishing in NYC
01:45:46 – Advice for Changing Habits
01:57:28 – What’s Next for Hellah?
02:05:07 – Closing Remarks

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