About this episode
While most professional athletes choose between excellence and everything else, what happens when you refuse to pick just one lane?Ryan Montgomery’s impressive resume includes over 50-60 ultra marathons, with 17-18 of those being 100-mile events, demonstrating their particular affinity for the longest distances the sport offers.Currently balancing a professional running career with graduate studies in strategic sales management, Ryan exemplifies the modern multi-dimensional athlete. He's also a Team Janji athlete and passionate advocate for inclusivity in trail running, organizing annual retreats for the queer running community.Jon chats with Ryan about:revisiting Ryan's running journey and ultra marathonsmind-body connection in trail runningmanaging injuries and recovery strategiesbalancing multiple professional roles successfullyLGBTQ+ advocacy in running communityStay connected:Follow Ryan:https://www.instagram.com/ultra.ryan/This episode is supported by:PUMA: Get your pair at your local Fleet Feet or your favorite local running shop!Janji: Use code “FTLR” at checkout when shopping at janji.com for 10% off your order and see why Janji is the go-to for runners who want performance gear made to explore. All apparel is backed by a 5 year guarantee, so you know it’s meant to last!AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at http://bit.ly/4ojbflT and use code “FTLR” for 10% off.Tailwind: Fueling shouldn’t be complicated. Tailwind offers all-in-one nutrition that’s easy to digest, gut-friendly, and made by athletes, for athletes. Use code FTLR20 for 20% off your first order here.