Figuring Out · FO578

In today’s episode, we sit down with Ayyoub “Ello” El Osrouti, Professional Athlete and Ultrarunner, to discuss how he went from barely running to competing at an elite level in just four years.

1. 04:09From Beginner to Professional Ultra Runner: The Power of Delusion
2. 05:55Why He Quit After Running 623 Kilometers
3. 11:03Knowing When to Push Through Pain & When to Stop
4. 15:14Backyard Ultra Explained
5. 18:46Running for Four Days With Almost No Sleep
6. 22:34The Mental vs. Physical Battle of Ultra Running
7. 25:29How David Goggins Inspired His Transformation
8. 32:16Why He Kept Going Despite Severe Pain
9. 37:15The Drive to Become Great & Make His Family Proud
10. 44:56Inside an Elite Ultra Runner’s Training Week
11. 55:51Why He Loves Training & Rarely Wants to Rest
12. 1:01:15Sleep, Recovery & What Keeps Him Performing
13. 1:05:35Strength Training, Leg Workouts & Injury Prevention
14. 1:12:26Essential Exercises for Runners & Strength Training
15. 1:21:43Supplements, Nutrition & Fueling for Ultra Marathons
16. 1:43:22Managing Pain During an Ultra: Creams, Massage & Physiotherapy
17. 1:47:32How Watching Other Runners Suffer Can Make You Stronger
18. 1:56:01The Milestones That Test You During an Ultra
19. 2:19:04His Darkest Moment During the 93-Hour Race
20. 2:26:24One More Loop at a Time: His Mindset for Going Further
21. 2:35:58From Ordinary Runner to Elite Athlete: What It Takes
22. 2:44:48One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow
23. 2:47:35The Most Extraordinary Thing He Wants to Do Next