111: How Doing Hard Things Can Change Your Life with Deb Hamberlin

<p>What if the secret to becoming a better runner and a better person is simply saying &quot;yes&quot; to hard things?</p><p>In this episode of the Tribe of Runners Podcast, I sit down with ultrarunner and coach Deb Hamberlin to talk about a lifetime of chasing challenges, embracing discomfort, and discovering what&#39;s possible on the other side of fear.</p><p>From growing up as a swimmer to completing some of the toughest 200-mile races around, Deb shares the lessons she&#39;s learned through decades of endurance sports. We talk about the highs, the lows, and why the small decisions we make every day often matter more than the big ones.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Deb&#39;s journey into ultrarunning</li><li>Racing everything from marathons to 200-milers</li><li>Why saying &quot;yes&quot; to hard things has shaped her life</li><li>Balancing running, coaching, family, and everyday life</li><li>Staying competitive and motivated as we get older</li><li>Navigating injury, recovery, and hormonal changes</li><li>The incredible community that makes ultrarunning so special</li><li>Why having fun should never disappear from your training</li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re training for your first ultra or your fiftieth, Deb&#39;s perspective is a reminder that growth doesn&#39;t happen by accident, it happens when we&#39;re willing to step outside our comfort zones.</p><p>This conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and plenty of inspiration to help you tackle your next big goal.</p><p><br></p><p>Find Deb Hamberlin on IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/debrunsfar/#"><strong>debrunsfar</strong></a></p><p>Find my Personal IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/itslizmyers/#">itslizmyers</a></p><p>Podcast IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tribeofrunners/#">tribeofrunners</a></p><p>For EASY ACCESS to all the Link <a href="https://linktr.ee/itslizmyers">HERE</a>  </p><p>Check out Everyday Ultra Website for races and coaching <a href="https://www.theeverydayultra.com/">HERE</a> </p>