Podcasts about marathon monks

Join Coach Daniel and Carlos as they discuss Carlos's journey with insomnia. They explore teachings from Eckhart Tolle and Gabor Maté, and reveal the astonishing rituals of the Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei. Carlos shares insightful analogies and reflections on managing sleep struggles. If you're new here and like what you've seen so far, you'll want to download our FREE 'Off-to-Dreamland' e-booklet. Simply head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the tippy top.  Happy reading! — If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options.  Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.  The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.  The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen  https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen  https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ — Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you

In this episode of Win Monday, we revisit a previous conversation with Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, in a fresh and exciting way. Joe shares his incredible journey from growing up in a tough "Goodfellas" neighborhood to navigating Wall Street and ultimately creating Spartan. The conversation delves deep into mental toughness, resilience, and the power of embracing challenges. Joe discusses how purpose and persistence fuel success, both in life and in business, while stressing the importance of stepping outside comfort zones. He also offers valuable insights on parenting, emphasizing the role of struggle in building resilience in children. Tune in for a dose of inspiration that challenges you to find your purpose, push your limits, and cultivate unbreakable resilience. Key TakeawaysJoe De Sena's life journey from a challenging upbringing to a successful career in endurance sports.The philosophy of "no retreat" and its role in personal growth and motivation.The origins of mental toughness and the impact of upbringing on resilience.Concerns about overparenting and its effects on children's ability to face challenges.The importance of fostering resilience in children through exposure to difficulties.Lessons learned from mentorship and the significance of work ethic and integrity.The transition from Wall Street to founding Spartan and the pursuit of passion.The concept of the Spartan mindset as a holistic approach to tackling life's challenges.The connection between purpose and resilience in overcoming obstacles.Key principles for success, including persistence, generosity, and effective communication. In This Episode:[00:00:00]: A Fight on the Calendar[00:00:44]: Welcoming Joe DeSena[00:00:53]: The Origin of Spartan[00:02:02]: Discussing the Show "No Retreat: Business Boot Camp"[00:02:36]: Pushing Limits and Overcoming Challenges[00:04:11]: Historical Perspective on Resilience[00:07:08]: Joe's Tough Mindset[00:12:07]: The Marshmallow Test[00:14:02]: Joe's Early Career and Pool Business[00:15:16]: Transition to Wall Street[00:15:43]: What is a Spartan Mindset?[00:16:27]: Importance of Signing Up for Challenging Events[00:17:14]: Consistent Training and Preparation[00:17:54]: Discover Your Why[00:18:39]: Coaching to Pick Your Fight[00:20:21]: The Transformative Power of Spartan Events[00:23:09]: Mission to Democratize Purpose[00:30:06]: Sustaining Success: Lessons from the Marathon Monks[00:33:04]: Creating Happiness and Purpose for Your Kids[00:36:03]: Discussing the mindset of Risk-takers Notable Quotes[00:02:26] "My whole life has been a no retreat. I'm trying to make myself better every day, and I'm trying to make people around me better." — Joe De Sena[00:25:09] "The reason we're doing this is because we got deep cemented in purpose. It changes throughout life. My purpose now is to change 100 million lives." — Joe De Sena[00:27:12] "Purpose is the fuel of courage, the fuel of resilience. If you're going to get up off the mat, you have to believe in why you're playing the game in the first place." — Paul Epstein Our GuestJoe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan, the world's leading endurance sports brand, known for its transformative races that challenge participants to push their limits. His journey began in the same neighborhood as the iconic Goodfellas, surrounded by mob influence, before taking him to Wall Street. Eventually, Joe found his true calling on a farm in rural Vermont, where he discovered his passion for adventure racing. This passion led to the creation of Spartan Race. Joe is a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author and the host of CNBC's No Retreat Business Bootcamp. His work has been featured in Business Insider, Men's Health, Inc., Forbes, ESPN, and The Joe Rogan Experience. Joe's mission is to build unbreakable humans by challenging comfort, fostering courage, and conquering obstacles. Resources and LinksMonday Momentum (sign up here)Monday MomentumWin Monday Community (join here)Win Monday CommunityPaul EpsteinConfidence QuizWebsiteLinkedInInstagramJoe De SenaWebsiteLinkedInInstagram

This episode kicks off a series of episodes covering some of the most prolific ancient endurance groups and tribes the world has ever seen. Joining me as co-host for this series is James Pieratt. For more on James, check out episode 395 where we discuss his incredible lifestyle. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach's Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo  Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter James: wildhuntconditioning.com - IG: @wildhuntconditioning

“Perhaps the deepest reason why we are afraid of death is because we do not know who we are. We believe in a personal, unique, and separate identity — but if we dare to examine it, we find that this identity depends entirely on an endless collection of things to prop it up: our name, our "biography," our partners, family, home, job, friends, credit cards… It is on their fragile and transient support that we rely for our security. So when they are all taken away, will we have any idea of who we really are?" Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! In this episode, we're diving into The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche. We'll navigate the realms of meditation, telepathy, and the essence of a peaceful death. Come join us in this mind-opening episode that transcends the ordinary and challenges our perceptions of life, death, and everything in between! We cover a wide range of topics including: How to find more meaning from your meditation Telepathy, shared hallucinations, and the uncharted territories of the brain and body The role our egos play in spiritual practices Reincarnation and the continuous nature of consciousness The sacredness of birth and dying And much more. Please enjoy, and make sure to follow Nat, Neil, and Adil on Twitter and share your thoughts on the episode. Links from the Episode: Mentioned in the Show: Headspace (4:22) Waking Up (4:23) Zazen (5:00) The Marathon Monks (19:10) Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Lab (23:06) Spiritual awakening meme (41:37)  Life is Short (1:00:12) C-section rates by country (1:17:04) Books Mentioned: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Comfort Crisis (1:26) (Book Episode)  The Way of Zen (4:54) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) The Denial of Death (16:44) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) Happy Accidents (27:28) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) A Monk's Guide to A Clean House & Mind (38:34) The Myth of Sisyphus (39:09) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) The Beginning of Infinity (53:17) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) People Mentioned: Arthur Flowerdew (20:54) Wim Hof (33:17) Show Topics: (1:02) In today's episode, we're talking about The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying in which Rinpoche explores the concepts of life, death, and rebirth. We open up the show talking about meditation, microdosing, and how to incorporate meditation into your day. (6:07) Finding meaning from meditation, the role it plays in rehearsing death, and finding profound meaning in the experience. (7:59) Is death just a middle step in our journey as opposed to the end? We talk about the author's beliefs regarding reincarnation and the idea that while our energy never dies, it has the capability of taking another form.  (11:41) Attachments, the terror of losing your identity when you die, and why believing in reincarnation offers a valuable perspective. (16:51) The author's definition of “attachments” would most likely be broader than you'd expect. It not only encompasses your material possessions, but anything that contributes to what you see as your identity.  (20:09) We talk about different phenomenons that happen in your body once you pass, plus some interesting stories in the book, such as remembering information from a past life. (24:57) Telepathy: Is it realistic? Everything can seem magical or nonsensical until you can gather some sort of argument or case or explanation for it. Hundreds of years ago we may have thought the idea of electricity was a hoax, but today, it exists. (28:15) There are so many things about our brain and body that we have yet to understand. Plus, we discuss the potential effects of electromagnetic pollution on our bodies. (33:02) The first step in working your way up to telepathy or cross-mind communication is knowing your own mind and body first.  (34:23) How mindfulness can help you pull yourself back into the present moment. We often worry about the future or something not going to plan. When you remember that all things are impermanent, it makes it easier to accept things as they are right now.  (40:09) Ego and its role in spiritual practices. (42:55) Shared hallucinations in sleep paralysis and altered states of consciousness induced by psychedelics. (47:53) Nat shares a story of when he took psilocybin, and how that posed questions of whether we are connected to consciousness, especially for those who we are directly related to. (52:21) Where are we in the journey of knowing everything? There's no good way to measure this, as it can often feel that the more we learn, the less we actually know. (56:09) In today's age, we have the capability to broadcast our thoughts and opinions on social media to a large audience. Once you say it, it can't be taken back. How will we see social media shaping the relationship between parents and their children? (1:00:36) “Peaceful death is really an essential human right, more essential perhaps even than the right to vote or the right to justice; it is a right on which, all religious traditions tell us, a great deal depends for the well-being and spiritual future of the dying person.” What someone needs for a peaceful death, and how they may be more aware than you think.  (1:04:05) Neil shares his experience of how he felt reading the book in relation to his dad's passing. We have a discussion on the key differences between a home-environment and the hospital, and when you might opt for one over the other. (1:10:51) When you're in the process of dying, it's not uncommon to change the way you view the world. Knowing your time is limited, you may find yourself to be more vulnerable with your loved ones and more deeply appreciating the moments you spend. (1:14:21) Comparing birth and death as unique, sacred experiences, and the potential impact of hospital settings on these significant life events. (1:20:56) We examine the theme of the mind outlasting the body, contrasting it with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. (1:25:39) When it comes to death and rebirth, many traditions talk about a similar experience of viewing your entire life in detail. Where did these ideas originate from? (1:29:10) That concludes this episode! Make sure to pick up a copy of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying to learn more about Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. Stay tuned for our next episode in which we will be reading Israel: A History! If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a review on iTunes and tell a friend. As always, let us know if you have any book recommendations! You can say hi to us on Twitter @TheRealNeilS, @adilmajid, @nateliason and share your thoughts on this episode. 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Taking a turn toward the bizarre this week, we discuss the marathon monks of Mount Hiei where monks walk 24,000 miles to clarify their mind and spirit.Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepediaInstagram: @macabrepediapodEmail us at: @Macabrepediapod@gmail.comRef:https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/culture-people/the-marathon-monks-of-mount-hiei/https://en.japantravel.com/blog/fudo-myo/68296https://3100.srichinmoyraces.org/#third-section-tab-1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq3O1g6_9Oshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S06oMxdt40ASupport the show

#180 - We've heard the Barkley Marathons is the toughest race in the world, or the UTMB, or Badwater. None of them compare to what the Tendai Monks at Mount Hiei can choose to do. Learn how if they do choose to take on this 7-year journey, they can be the Buddhist Level Of Saintly Master of the Sever Practice. The challenge and the consequence if they fail will surprise you! And make Barkley look like a walk in the park! All links and information from this episode can be found on the website: https://www.martharunstheworld.com/Stop Drinking and Start Living PodcastPractical tools and strategies that help you get alcohol out of your way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week author and translator John Stevens joins us from Hawaii. Stevens has penned many books over his long career, mainly dealing with Japanese martial arts, poetry, and biography.“A book should be enlightening for the writer, and for the people reading it.” —John StevensAmy starts off the show mentioning the books of Stevens that she has read: The Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei; The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba; Dew Drops on a Lotus Leaf: Zen Poems of Ryokan; and Mountain Tasting: Haiku and Journals of Santoka Taneda. Yet that is only a fraction of the works that Stevens has produced over his life.He explains his translation style and how he manages to capture the essence of haiku in his translations. He names Arthur Waley as an exemplar of the craft.“A good translation has to be good literature, fine literature."Stevens talks about his first book, One Robe, One Bowl (Tuttle Publishing).His second book was Mountain Tasting: Haiku and Journals of Santoka Taneda (White Pine Press). Of his books on aikido, he says the most popular has been The Art of Peace: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido (Shambhala), which has over 2,300 ratings on Amazon and has been further translated into over 20 languages.Amy reads a poem from Dew Drops on a Lotus Leaf (Shambhala), which prompts Stevens to talk about his passion for poetry and translation:"If you don't feel the passion and the poignancy, then it's not a translation.”When talking about the writing process:"Writing a book should be enlightening, for both you writing it and for the people reading it," says Stevens. "My writing was an extension of my [Aikido] practice.”Other popular books by Stevens are The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba (Kodansha International), and The Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei (Echo Point Books & Media).Stevens tells a story of going to Sendai to meet a master Aikido teacher, Shirata-sensei, in Yamagata. "I'd arrive at the dojo, no one was there. He was there. He was never not there. And he was sitting, meditating. I learned something: that if you're a teacher, you've got to be there all the time.”The author and translator also talks about his book Lust for Enlightenment (Shambhala) and why it was controversial, as well as Tantra of Tachikawa Ryu: Secret Sex Teachings of the Buddha (Stone Bridge Press).More recently, Stevens has been working with art exhibitions and writing exhibition catalogues. He is currently working on a display in Spain centered around the Kyoto poet and Buddhist nun Rengetsu at the Gothic Monastery of Pedralbes in Barcelona until May 27, 2022. If you need a primer before you go, get a copy of Stevens's Rengetsu: Life & Poetry of Lotus Moon (Echo Point Books & Media). The Barcelona exhibit, which has been open to the public since November 2021 and is titled "La lluna de Lotus" in Spanish, includes 36 ceramic pieces and 30 paintings and calligraphy by the female artist. Lastly, Amy asks Stevens what his favorite books on Japan are:Poetry and Zen: Letters and Uncollected writings of R.H. Blyth by R.H. Blyth and Norman WaddellZen and Japanese Culture by Daisetzu T. SuzukiThe Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight into Beauty by Soetsu Yanagi and Bernard LeachDon't miss John Stevens next book The Art of Budoh: Painting and Calligraphy by Japanese Masters (Shambhala, Dec 2022).More Books by John Stevens:Seeing Zen (Floating World Editions)Sacred Calligraphy of the East (Echo Point Books & Media)Extraordinary Zen Masters; A Maverick, A Master of Masters, and a Wondering Poet (Echo Point Books & Media)Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido (Kodansha USA)The Secret Teachings of Aikido (Kodansha USA)The Heart of Aikido; The Philosophy of Takemusu Aiki (Kodansha International)Wild Ways: Ikkyu (White Pine Press)Philosophy of Aikido (Echo Point Books & Media)And many, many more!

A group of monks in Japan knows something western culture has largely forgotten... fulfillment is obtained through adversity.

In today's podcast, I spoke with Dr. Ian Dunican. Ian is amongst many other things, a sleep researcher and business consultant. As you will hear, Ian has his fingers in a lot of professional pies, but the through-line is that he is trying to optimize performance in many different fields. Ian has a burgeoning interest in psychedelics, and he first came on my radar when I hear him interview Stephen Bright on his podcast, ‘Learning to Die'. Ian is by no means a strong advocate for psychedelics, and we had an interesting discussion in how he has found a plethora of ways to access a transcendent state of consciousness. He also believes that sleep and psychedelics may have interesting overlaps that we are only just beginning to appreciate. In today's podcast, we discuss... Five to One by the Doors, Ian's background and time serving in the Irish Military, and his lifelong fascination with learning, Ian's early personal experience of the deleterious effects of sleep deprivation, The overlap between sleep loss and mental health issues, The history of the human study of sleep, The ‘Grandfather' of sleep Bill Dement, Matthew Walker's podcast discussions with Peter Attia, Circadian Rhythm,Chronobiology, Leptin and Grehlin and their relationship with sleep, Performance deficits associated with sleep loss, Night shift work as a ‘possible carcinogen' - Type 2A carcinogen, Classification of sleep disorders, The difference between a ‘sleep problem' and a ‘sleep disorder, The societal correlation between poor sleep and lower socio-economic status, The limited efficacy of sleep medicines, the paucity of undergrad education into sleep science for health professionals, and the lack of understanding amongst the general population about good sleep hygiene, The Parliamentary Report ‘Bedtime Reading' Ian's business Melius Consulting, and his work with Formula 1 McClaren, and his adjunct researcher work, His two podcasts: sleep4performance, and learning to die,The Stages of Sleep, and sleep spindles, REM rebound, Ian's theory of REM sleep as a practice of death, The Six Bardos in Tibetan Buddhism, The repudiation of death in our societies, and Ernest Becker's ‘The Denial of Death', Zen on the trail and the Marathon Monks, The risks of taking psychedelics, The Effects of Daytime Psilocybin Administration on Sleep: Implications for Antidepressant Action, Sleep as an adjunct for both preparation for and integration of psychedelic trips, The risk of Serious Adverse Events with psychedelic trips, Jennifer Walsh's study on the impact of CBD on insomnia, The potential need for overnight polysomnography as a preparatory tool for psychedelic trips - perfecting the ‘on ramp', Ian's tips for sleeping well, and much more besides!

Nye Skiver har en del på programmet i denne uge. Danske navne som Lis Wessberg, Shitney, Hogo Fogo, Marathon Monks, Abekejser og Nina Stark. Og så sættes der fokus på svenske Bohuslän Big Band (billedet), der hylder Charlie Parker på en ny plade, som samtidig også er Ugens Album på P8 Jazz. Vært: Jens Rasmussen. www.dr.dk/p8jazz

Welcome to Episode 13 of One Step Beyond. This time around, we discuss ‘Still Running: The Art of Meditation in Motion,’ a new book by Vanessa Zuisei Goddard. I first met Zuisei in 2006, at the Zen Mountain Monastery in Mount Tremper, in the Catskills, where I was taught how to sit zazen - the form of meditation practiced there - by Zuisei herself. But Zuisei is also a runner, and for all that she has spent much of her life sitting zazen, she has never stopped moving. I would often see her running on the local roads and knew that that she held ‘running retreats’ at ZMM - and yet we never talked in detail about our shared love of this physical exercise.In 2019, after two decades at ZMM, Zuisei resumed lay life, moving to New York City to become a writer and teacher. And when ‘Still Running’ was published this summer by Shambhala – with a front cover endorsement by ultra-marathon legend Scott Jurek - I knew instinctively that I had to read it and bring her on this show.Zuisei’s wonderful little book is extra helpful because while it discusses Buddhism, each chapter ends with a physical practice that applies to anyone and everyone, of any domination and for almost any physical endeavor. For One Step Beyond, we spoke by phone, discussing life in a Buddhist monastery and beyond, and more specifically, the practices she describes in her book. You will hear me undertake and report back on some of these practices.We also discuss the tradition of extreme running within Buddhism, as evidenced in the isolated Gompa Monks of Tibet, and the Marathon Monks of Japan. This gives me a reason to dig out an LP of Tibetan Ritual Music that I had owned for 30 years and somehow never opened; perhaps it was just waiting for the perfect moment.You can find Still Running at all good book shops or through the publisher, Shambhala. If you order online, please consider supporting your local independent store in the process; you can do so in the US by using Bookshop.org Zuisei can be found at VanessaZuiseiGoddard.com, and on Instagram and Facebook as zuiseigoddardThe Zen Mountain Monastery, which has been offering online programs in 2020 during the pandemic, is at mro.org.The incidental music in this episode is:‘Offering to the Savior Gompo’ and ‘Invocation of Gompo from the LP Tibetan Ritual Music by Lamas and Monks, recorded in Sikkim in 1961 for the Lyrichord label.The 'Easy, Light, Smooth, Fast' mantra I cite is from Barefoot Ted as referenced in Born To Run. Barefoot Ted went on to make the Luna Sandals that we featured in Episode 11: Take a Step Outside Your... Shoes?For questions or comments, or to subscribe to the newsletter, e-mail Onestepbeyond@ijamming.net Join One Step Beyond on social media at:Instagram is OneStepBeyondPodcastFacebook is One Step Beyond with Tony FletcherTwitter is OneStepBeyondP1And your host can be found here:tonyfletcher.netAll links can be found athttps://shows.acast.com/onestepbeyond/ep-13-silent-running See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have always found running the hardest of the 3 triathlon sports to fall in love with. To run feels like a chore and probably has something to do with a period of years when I had calf and achilles injuries and running was painful. That is why I envy those who are able to just drop into a trance-like state when they run, and why I was so interested to chat with today’s guest. Sanjay Rawal is a photographer and film maker based in New York City who has recently completed the film 3100: Run and Become.  Sanjay views running as a chance to breathe in the sky, re-connect with the earth, and shed anxiety while focusing on the moment - a type of transcendence we all so desperately need right now. This was a fabulous conversation and it certainly helped me to view running from a different lens.  You will love Sanjay's wisdom on: Running as a conversation between mind, body, and spirit "Running dumb" and finding joy in exertion How running's lessons translate to life - and what if the bumps along the road weren't the problems we think they are? The long-distance mindset, and what happens to mind, body, and sneakers over 3,100 miles of marathon The ‘real’ story of the Marathon Monks from Japan and the incredible 1000 day challenge which is simply a matter of ‘life or death'  Find out more about 3100:Run & Become HERE along with cinemas where you can watch.  In the UK the film is available on Amazon Prime HERE. In the show, we also talked about some of Sanjay’s other films.  Challenging Impossibility is available on Vimeo HERE, and Food Chains is available on Vimeo HERE.  And Ocean Monk which is available on Vimeo HERE. We talked about the spiritual work that Mark Allen did before (and since) winning the Hawaii Ironman in 1989.  This article with Brant Secunda is worth reading - 9 ways to be a shaman at work. There is also a video on YouTube that you can watch HERE. If you want to follow Sanjay the best place is his Instagram account HERE. To find out more about Simon’s SWAT programme, please click HERE  To comment on this podcast, please visit Simon's Facebook page HERE  Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com

Joe Grant is an endurance athlete, a mountain runner, a reader, a writer, a thinker, a filmmaker, and, as you are about to find out, an exceptional storyteller.And in this conversation, Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Joe about how he got into running; racing (and winning) the 2008 Caballo Blanco Copper Canyon Ultra and how that affected his life; his Tour de Fourteeners, a self-powered and self-supported link up of all Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks by bike and on foot; and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TIMES:How Joe & Brendan met (1:55)Joe’s background (6:45)Film: The Middle Way (10:30)From Rollerblading to Running (16:40)Greyhound Bus Road trip (20:05)Developing a Minimalist Aesthetic (23:25)Learning to run in Kenya (26:45)Running the Waldo 100K (32:50)Running (and winning) the 2008 Caballo Blanco (35:53)How the Caballo Blanco race affected Joe’s future (41:17)2008: Kilian Jornet & a changing of the guard (47:00)Turning running into a career (51:43)Other creative interests & pursuits? (53:53)Joe’s mom’s amazing relationship with running (56:50)Running on your own terms (1:01:44)The “Runner’s High” & continuity with life (1:06:40)The Marathon Monks of Japan (1:19:25) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe Grant is an endurance athlete, a mountain runner, a reader, a writer, a thinker, a filmmaker, and, as you are about to find out, an exceptional storyteller.And in this conversation, Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Joe about how he got into running; racing (and winning) the 2008 Caballo Blanco Copper Canyon Ultra and how that affected his life; his Tour de Fourteeners, a self-powered and self-supported link up of all Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks by bike and on foot; and a whole lot more.TOPICS & TIMES:How Joe & Brendan met (1:55)Joe’s background (6:45)Film: The Middle Way (10:30)From Rollerblading to Running (16:40)Greyhound Bus Road trip (20:05)Developing a Minimalist Aesthetic (23:25)Learning to run in Kenya (26:45)Running the Waldo 100K (32:50)Running (and winning) the 2008 Caballo Blanco (35:53)How the Caballo Blanco race affected Joe’s future (41:17)2008: Kilian Jornet & a changing of the guard (47:00)Turning running into a career (51:43)Other creative interests & pursuits? (53:53)Joe’s mom’s amazing relationship with running (56:50)Running on your own terms (1:01:44)The “Runner’s High” & continuity with life (1:06:40)The Marathon Monks of Japan (1:19:25) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join me and this weeks guest, award winning Film Producer Sanjay Rawal This is an incredible eye opening conversation about: The psychology around suffering, and finding light in the dark Meditation through movement True human connection, from the person, others to the planet Creating happiness The power of choice, “when we realise” lessons from some amazing cultures all over the world and so much more....   His newest film @3100film “Run and Become" captures amazing life lessons and the spiritual side of running with the Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei in Japan, the Kalahari bushmen in Africa, the Navajo Nation in Arizona, the forests of Finland and the streets of NYC, tracking the Website - https://www.simonhall.global/ Podcast: https://www.simonhall.global/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonhallbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonhallbc Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simonhallbc Connect with our Guest Sanjay Rawal Sanjay Rawal https://www.instagram.com/mrsanjayr/?... Watch his Award-Winning Documentary Run and Become https://www.instagram.com/3100film/?h...   CONNECT WITH SIMON - Website - https://www.simonhall.global/ Pod: https://www.simonhall.global/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonhallbc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonhallbc Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simonhallbc

Sanjay Rawal is a documentary filmmaker. He spent a decade in human rights philanthropy before realizing he could deepen his impact by turning a lens on cultures and communities worthy of notice. Hence was born a career in documentary filmmaking. Sanjay’s documentaries include Ocean Monk, Challenging Impossibility, and Food Chains, which takes a hard look at migrant farm labour exploitation. Sanjay’s latest offering and the focus of today’s conversation is 3100: Run and Become. A behind-the-scenes immersion into the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race — the world’s most elusive and elite, multi-day running race. Held annually around one utterly unremarkable half-mile urban sidewalk block in Queens New York, it demands competitors to complete at least 59 miles daily for 52 straight days. The film also explores the historic and current relationship between running and spirituality through intimate visits with the Marathon Monks of Japan; the persistence hunters of Africa’s Kalahari tribe; and Arizona’s Navajo Nation. Shownotes: Sanjay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsanjayr/?hl=en 3100 Run and Become Documentary:       Website: https://3100film.com/       Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/3100-Run-Become-Ashprihanal-Aalto/dp/B07L3BYLBZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QVC4OMNID77S&keywords=3100+run+and+become&qid=1573564088&sprefix=3100+run+and+%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1      Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L39RH8C   =================== Brian's Links Rewire Your Mindset Seminar https://briankeanefitness.com/product/rewire-your-mindset-seminar/ Brian's Books Can Be Found Here: https://tinyurl.com/BRIANSKEANEBOOKS        

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 43 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei by John Stevens. Show Notes Author: John Stevens Erik’s Book Review Book Suggested by: Poor Bjorn Purchase the book on Amazon Support the Podcast: Stephanie Staples Album Pre-order Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei... The post The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei appeared first on Books of Titans.

#87 My awesome guest this week is Sanjay Rawal, a film director and the man behind his latest documentary 3100 Run and Become   It's safe to say I am not much of a runner, and rest assured you don't need to be to enjoy this podcast. This episode goes waaaaay beyond running and what was shared was quite mind-blowing.    In a nutshell, Sanjay’s latest film is 3100: Run and Become gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the most elusive and elite multi-day race in the world, the Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race.    3100 Race Facts: Held annually. 1 x sidewalk block (0.56 miles) Queens, NYC  Requires 59 miles a day   52 straight days over Summer. Promises personal expansion and discovery a deeper sense of self.   The act of running to transform oneself is as old as time. Ancient man and woman ran not just for survival, but to connect with Nature and the Divine. The film also explores the historic and current relationship between running and spirituality through intimate visits with the Marathon Monks of Japan’s Mt. Hiei; the persistence hunters of Africa’s Kalahari tribe; and Arizona’s Navajo Nation. Enjoy!     About Sanjay & the movie:  Sanjay Rawal worked in the human rights and international development sectors for 15 years and in over 40 countries before focusing his love for photography and storytelling onto filmmaking. His first feature, Food Chains (2014), premiered at the 2014 Berlinale and then screened at Tribeca before securing domestic distribution from Screen Media. The film was produced by Eva Longoria and Eric Schlosser and narrated by Forest Whitaker.  It went on to screen in 1,100 more through its theatrical, semi-theatrical & community screening tour. A lifelong runner, Sanjay was happy to lose the pounds he gained eating Mexican food in farmworker towns and take on a project about running. His new film, 3100: Run and Become, opened in theaters in fall 2018. www.guylawrence.com.au  

If you've ever felt stuck, in a rut, or wondered where to go from here, then do we have the open to new possibilities expand your horizons and dare to dream show for you!!! Today we'll talk about stepping forward, daring to dream, getting uncomfortable, and being open to crazy new possibilities. Topics Include: What in the world Michael in the movies really means??? What is the documentary PGS, or the Personal Guidance System from Bill Bennett? What can we learn from George Costanza about getting unstuck? What's the importance of trying new things? What's the benefit in believing you don't have the answer or might even be wrong? Why do we want to get uncomfortable? What's going on with the Inspire Nation coach trainees??? Will Inspire Nation be having retreats in Colorado??? What it means to get lighter for our journeys? Why do we want to play “mind games” with ourselves? What's the benefit of having a carrot in your life? How we can use visualization work to re-energize ourselves? What does it mean to have a moment of grace? What's the importance of listening to the Universe??? What can we learn from the Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei? How do we change our mindset from a place of joy? How do we discover our gifts? To find out more visit: www.FireItUpWithCJ.com And for free meditations, weekly tips, stories and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com  And to support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   

If you've ever wanted to make a better life and do great things, then do we have The Spartan Way show for you. Today I'll be talking with Joe De Sena serial entrepreneur, ultra-endurance athlete, founder of the Spartan Race Series, and the author of a take-no-prisoners inspiring look at life, The Spartan Way.  And that's just what I want to talk with him about today, about how to be better, think better, and live a limitless life. Topics Include: How did Joe De Sena end up working for the mafia??? Who is Joe the Ear? What did Joe De Sena learn from the mafia? What's the importance of committing to something? What's the importance of following through? What was the transcendence run and what did he learn from watching it? Did he want to become part of the mafia? Why did he look up to them and how does our environment affect us? How'd he end up walking away from the mafia? What happened when he went to Wall Street, and how'd he walk away from that? Why did Joe De Sena put on “The Death Race”? What happened when he entered the 500 mile Raid International Ukatak? What happened on a cliff in below-zero conditions? What's the difference between difficult situations and desperate ones? What's the importance of putting ourselves out on a limb? What's our true north? What does self-awareness have to do with finding our true north? How do we stop negative thinking? What's the importance of writing our obituary? Who in the world are the Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei? What can we learn from Steven Pressfield about “Being Pro”? What's it mean to fuel your enthusiasm? What's it mean to live the Spartan Way? To find out more visit: SpartanWay.com And for free meditations, weekly tips, stories and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com  And to support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation    

In this episode we bring you a fascinating conversation with runner and filmmaker Sanjay Rawal about indigenous running cultures around the world, running as an act of meditation, and the world’s longest certified footrace –The Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race in New York City! Interview with Sanjay Rawal Sanjay Rawal worked in the human rights and international development sectors for 15 years in over 40 countries before focusing his love for photography and storytelling onto filmmaking. A lifelong runner, Sanjay was happy to lose the pounds he gained eating Mexican food in farmworker towns and take on a project about running. His new film, 3100: Run and Become, opened in theaters in Fall 2018. He has had a daily meditation practice for 27 years and was a middle-distance runner in high-school and college and currently runs an average of 50 miles per week. Navajo runner “Marathon Monks” of Japan African Bushman subsistence hunters Ashprihanal Aalto from Finland holds the course record at the 3100 The Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race will start on June 16th 2019. Eight runners have entered the race this year including Ashprihanal for the 15th time. Also Mentioned in This Episode Link to the movie website:3100 Run and Become Link to the race:The Self-Transcendence 3100 Races we are signed up for this summer: view our itinerary page. NuNee -designed specifically to relieve that dreaded Runner’s Knee pain. Use code MTA10 for a 10% discount. MetPro -Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro analyzes your metabolism and provides you with an individualized strategy to obtain your weight or body composition goals. Tigerbalm Active -a non-sticky gel with a cool-to-warm sensation that helps with muscle fatigue and recovery. Pick up Tiger Balm Active today at your local CVS or Rite Aid store Varidesk -converts any desk into a standing desk and is designed with durable, best-in-class materials that fit in any environment or workspace. The post Run And Become: Interview with Sanjay Rawal appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

What if running could lead to enlightenment? This ambitious question is the heart of the documentary 3100: Run and Become. Based around the Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, the world’s longest certified footrace, this is an uplifting, intimate portrait of endurance runners who push themselves to the edge of physical and mental collapse, as they endeavor to challenge the boundaries of impossibility. The Director, Sanjay Rawal, is a lifelong runner himself, and he describes a very interesting backstory behind this film which also explores the "Marathon Monks" of Mt Hiei in Japan, and Shaun Martin, a Navaho runner and race director. "Running is a form of prayer. Running is a teacher. Running is a celebration of life."

“Running unites us. At one point, every culture on Earth relied on running. It's baked into our DNA.”Sanjay RawalMost contemplate running as exercise. A physical practice we reluctantly endure. An uncomfortable discipline we tolerate for the sake of fitness. For weight loss. Or to competitively measure ourselves against ourselves and others.Running is about metrics. Pace maintained. Distance covered. Calories burned. Energy expended. And results quantified.But ask Sanjay Rawal and he'll tell you that definition isn't just limited — it misses the point altogether.Running is so much more than podiums and aesthetics. At its core, it's a most primal activity that unites us all. It's about growth. It's about self-understanding. And for many cultures dating back millennia, it's about spiritual growth. Survival. Healing. And even transcendence.Running as devotion.Today Sanjay and I explore this theme in a riveting conversation focused on the inherent and indelible power of this shared human experience to better understand ourselves, our environment and the unseen world.A graduate of U.C. Berkeley with a B.A. in Molecular & Cell Biology and Neurobiology, Sanjay was on the fast track to a career in medicine when he began to question his path, seeking answers and solace in meditation. This quest led to becoming a devoted student of Sri Chinmoy, an Indian spiritual teacher based in New York. What followed is life committed to spiritual expansion. And a calling to improve the collective human condition.Sanjay spent a decade in human rights philanthropy before realizing he could deepen his impact by turning a lens on cultures and communities worthy of notice. Hence was born a career in documentary filmmaking. Sanjay's oeuvre includes Ocean Monk*, Challenging Impossibility, and Food Chains*, which takes a hard look at migrant farm labor exploitation.Sanjay's latest offering, and the focus of today's conversation, is 3100: Run and Become. A behind-the-scenes immersion into the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race — the world's most elusive and elite, multi-day running race. Held annually around one utterly unremarkable half-mile urban sidewalk block in Queens, New York, it demands competitors to complete at least 59 miles daily for 52 straight days.The goal? Not glory, but rather the promise of personal expansion and a deeper sense of self.The film also explores the historic and current relationship between running and spirituality through intimate visits with the Marathon Monks of Japan's Mt. Hiei; the persistence hunters of Africa's Kalahari tribe; and Arizona's Navajo Nation.The act of running to transform oneself is as old as time. Ancient man and woman ran not just for survival, but to connect with Nature and the Divine.This is a conversation that explores this essential truth.Because to run is to be human.I sincerely hope you enjoy this very special exchange with a truly remarkable man. And make a point of seeing the movie.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & Subscribe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this fascinating interview, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena. You will likely agree this is Mind Pump's most fascinating interview to date. Joe is a master story-teller and his life is absolutely fascinating. Tales of cleaning pools for crime bosses (the REAL Good Fellas), starting businesses, Japanese Marathon Monks, starting the Spartan Race and much more. The guys introduce themselves to Joe (2:42) Joe talks about the beginning of  the Spartan Race (4:25) Goodfellas filmed in his hometown of Queens Taught life lessons from crime boss next-door neighbor Had pool business Introduced him to 700 clients! His mom got into yoga Went to St. John's to pursue his education Graduated Cornell and got into stocks Decides to sell the business and go to Wall St. Starts own business on Wall St. and has 10-year run then sells Starts family and moves to farm town Starts wedding business Meet fitness guy that takes him to first Adventure Race Has to go through trial races to join the team Gains perspective through experiences of being challenged What kinds of people do his races? (40:43) CrossFit, Military bulk audience Everyday people What kind of growth has he seen? (42:13) China next market to bring races to In the people he interviews, what makes a person successful? (44:36) No fear Don't care what people think Upside/downside decision making What scares him now? (48:46) Anything involving his family When did the company take off? (53:45) Came up with name Spartan 3 distances and multiple races a year People can stay on track health wise Had to create a network for people to see Joe talks competition (1:00:35) How else does he monetize the business? (1:04:35) Apparel Gym Moving ahead, what is he looking to tackle? (1:06:20) People need a date Delayed gratification  Joe tells Japan story (1:10:17) Marathon Monks  Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

Best-selling author, and CEO/ co-founder of The Death Race and the Spartan Race; Joe De Sena is on the show this week. Joe is an amazing story teller and an even better mentor. In this episode, we’ll be getting into his new book “Spartan Fit!”, a 30 day challenge that will help you transform your body and mind. Take my word for it and put this one on your reading list, link below. This episode is about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and demanding transformation. You’ll get to hear some of Joe’s personal stories and valuable lessons that we can all take away including how he runs his business, motivating others and giving people the tools to better deal with life.   Links: Spartan Race Death Race Spartan X   Books: Spartan Fit! – Joe De Sena Spartan Up! – Joe De Sena   Topics of discussion: [1:45] The Alaska story [9:00] Marathon Monks [13:25] Entrepreneurship & making money [19:55] “On the edge of death” – where transformation happens [29:50] Spartan X [40:38] Business & learning [49:29] Spartan Fit!   If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength  

Mike Sandrock, a formidable marathon runner and author of Running with the Legends, finds that excellence and talent are not necessarily interchangeable. It is those with the wherewithal to actualize their potential who reach the highest levels. Raw talent is not enough to drive an athlete to give everything they have every day which is what it takes to be the best. It takes a desire, usually spurred by adversity, to dig deep into the essence of who they are. Watch the video episode at http://spartanuppodcast.com   Lessons:1.  Find your passion and thank those around you who help you along the way.2.  If you want to be great don’t cut the lines in practice and life. 3.  Inspiration is hard work.  No complaining. Panel Notes:Joe Desena: Mike Sandrock was talking Spartan before many of us knew what it was to be a Spartan. He has studied all kinds of ultra-endurance athletes. Tune in and learn a little about sports and persistence beyond what you thought was normal. Col. Nye: Author of Running with the Legends.  Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Smart guy - great quotes. Desire to actualize their potential  Follow your Bliss. Speaker of Words and Doer of Deeds.  Praise Be what Hardens Us. Build from Adversity.  Greatness requires 100% effort.  Cheating is quitting.Sefra Alexandra: Mike believes “be the best you can be to discover who you are, we create ourselves by our choices.” The Tendai Monks or “Marathon Monks” embark on the quest of kaihōgyō: a1,000-day challenge that only 46 men have completed since 1885. It’s a seven year challenge where you run  40-84km per day for 100-200 days a year, increasing as the years go on and in year 5 going 7.5 days without food, water or rest… now they Run Tough.