Will Sprouse: Beer, Pizza, and Over 100 100 Milers

Will Sprouse shares his journey of completing 100 mile races and his unique approach to fueling with beer during races. He discusses the importance of setting goals and the satisfaction of crossing the finish line. Will also opens up about his experience of having a stroke and the challenges he faced during his recovery. Despite the obstacles, Will's determination and persistence allowed him to continue running and achieving his goals. In this conversation, ultra runner William Sprouse shares his journey of overcoming adversity and finding strength through running. He discusses his race finishes and DNFs, including the impact of a stroke on his running career. Despite the challenges, he has completed 65 100-mile races and continues to push himself. Sprouse attributes his resilience to his upbringing as a military child and the lessons he learned from constantly adapting to new environments. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the ability to push through pain in both running and life. Takeaways Setting goals and working towards them can provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Finding unique ways to fuel during races, such as drinking beer, can work for some individuals. Overcoming health challenges and setbacks requires determination and a positive mindset. Support from friends, family, and the running community can play a crucial role in the recovery process. Perseverance and determination are key to overcoming challenges in running and life. Adversity can be a catalyst for personal growth and strength. Childhood experiences can shape one's resilience and ability to face difficult situations. Finding joy in the pain and pushing past limits can lead to personal fulfillment and accomplishment. Chapters 00:00 Celebrating 100 Mile Finishes 01:40 The Feeling of Crossing the Finish Line 02:48 The Importance of 100 Milers as a Goal 05:20 Continuing the Journey Beyond 100 Milers 06:04 Running Back-to-Back 100 Milers 08:03 Discovering Running as a Solution to Health Issues 10:12 The Influence of Dean Karnazes 12:29 The 100 Mile Pie 14:18 Fueling with Beer during Races 18:36 The World's First Bar-to-Bar Ultra 20:17 Exploring Non-Alcoholic Beer as Fuel 22:21 Balancing Alcohol Consumption and Hydration 23:59 The Stroke and Recovery Process 43:10 Race Finishes and DNFs 44:16 Overcoming Adversity 46:00 Rebuilding Strength and Success 47:26 The Power of Perseverance 48:21 Resilience from Childhood 51:59 The Impact of Running 56:10 Finding Joy in the Pain 57:17 Top Three 100-Milers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices