Tyler Andrews: Rediscovering Motivation and Happiness on the Run

Tyler is an endurance athlete, runner and mountain climber, who has been pushing his limits since he was a teenager, and is now living at altitude in Ecuador. In this episode we talk about: -motivation -transitioning from the roads to longer trail runs -altitude training -balancing different goals: road marathons and mountain ultras -taking big swings -learning from losses and failing forward -breakfast conversations with Jim Walmsley -surrounding yourself with role models and inspirations -being a student of the sport and unpacking excellence -no overnight success stories -internal and external motivators -immeasurable improvements -seeing the bigger picture and years of progress -always levelling up, mentally and physically -rediscovering motivation and happiness on the run -depression and mental health -separating success from outcomes and objective measures -redefining success and recognizing effort This episode is brought to you by Freedom Solar Power, the company I am using to go solar on my house. When I first started looking into solar, I thought it would be a clunky and expensive process. Going solar isn’t as hard as you think it is, and Freedom Solar Power is a turnkey solution focused on educating the consumer and making sure they have all the information they need to make sure going solar is right for them, both financially and as a way to help the planet. With no downpayment required, solar not only ads value to your home and is great for the environment, and might even allow you to save money from day one. Freedom Solar operates in Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Florida, and there are plenty of other great options nationwide. Thank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. Tracksmith just released their spring collection, and as the seasons shift yet again, I’m proud to continue this partnership with them. Tracksmith is a brand for committed runners like you and me. People who know that the best part of a busy day is squeezing in a workout. They offer products for training, racing, and rest days, which you know I’m a fan of, and create experiences that make running more rewarding, more connected, and more meaningful. Visit Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun to see some of my favorite pieces, and all orders with the code FORTHELONGRUN will receive free shipping, and 5% of your purchase amount will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation to help find a cure and support those living with Parkinsons.