What does it take to keep going after running 466 miles over five days and nights, with almost no sleep — and then figure out how to heal a broken body?
In this episode of the Ageless Athlete Podcast, I sit down with elite ultrarunner Harvey Lewis, fresh off Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship — one of the most unusual and punishing endurance events on earth.
This is not a victory-lap conversation.
Instead, Harvey opens up about:
running for days with cracked ribs and a torn hamstring
what actually helped him begin healing when his body shut down
why sleep became his most important recovery tool
how gentle motion helped more than total rest
the mindset that kept him moving hour after hour
what aging like an athlete really looks like at the elite level
and how purpose, community, and service carried him through the darkest moments
This is a shorter-than-usual episode, but it’s packed with lessons for everyday athletes, anyone recovering from injury, and anyone trying to stay active and resilient as they age.
🎧 We hope to have Harvey back for a deeper follow-up conversation.
If you care about longevity, recovery, and finding meaning through movement — this one’s for you.
