About this episode
Join us for a discussion with Ben Blankenship, 2016 U.S. Olympic middle distance runner and 100-mile ultramarathoner. Ben and Cam talk about the struggles of running a 100 mile race, Ben’s background in running and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Connect with Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benfblankenship Thank you to our sponsors: Black Rifle: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% your first Order Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv MUD\WTR: https://mudwtr.com/cam use code Cam for 15% off Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Ketone IQ: https://hvmn.com/CAM use code CAM for 20% Leupold: https://www.leupold.com/ Timestamps: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:05 Running is Always Hard 0:06:46 The Olympics and Ben’s Next Running Goal 0:07:57 Last Place or 4th & Living Up to Your Potential 0:16:40 John Ball & Recovering From Injuries 0:22:48 Discovering Running as a Kid 0:28:50 The Struggles of Ben’s First 100 Mile Race 0:40:38 Training for the 100 Miler 0:45:27 Running Summits to Build Strength & Having a Good Team 0:49:52 Upcoming Races & Cocodona 0:53:34 The Key to Racing a 100 Mile Race 0:55:47 Ben’s Training Regime & Body Composition in Running 01:01:39 Ben’s Diet & A Mindset to Keep Pushing Hard 01:13:51 Women Are Tough, Meeting the Right People & Writing 01:18:04 Eating Disorders & Mental Toughness 01:21:20 Running Alone & Making the Sport Exciting 01:26:25 Matthew Centrowitz 01:39:12 Runners, Emma Coburn & Krissy Gear 01:41:28 Ben’s Most Proud Race 01:43:11 The Olympics Isn’t Everything 01:51:20 Non Profit: The Endless Mileage Project 01:53:49 Ben’s Running Idol Growing Up 01:55:23 How Eugene, Oregon’s Environment Has Shaped Cam’s Career 01:59:30 How Has Running Shaped Bowhunting for Cam 02:02:27 Cam’s Motivation for Running & Hunting 02:10:49 The Unknown in Hunting & Being Prepared for Hard Days 02:15:29 Outro