105 Shannon Hogan - The Unforgiving Hours: The Grit, Resilience, and Perseverance at the Heart of Endurance Sports

Carrie Barrett welcomes the remarkable Shannon Hogan, an inspiring figure in the world of ultra-endurance sports and the author of the newly released book, The Unforgiving Hours: The Grit, Resilience, and Perseverance at the Heart of Endurance Sports. Hogan, a former pro mountain biker, ultra-runner, open water swimmer, and avid adventurer, shares her insights on the mindset required to tackle numerous extreme athletic challenges, featuring stories and lessons from a diverse cast of lesser-known yet extraordinary athletes. They discuss the importance of community support, resilience, and the joys of discomfort, showcasing stories of athletes who have achieved the extraordinary. With themes of personal growth and perseverance, this episode encourages listeners to embrace their own challenges and explore the limits of their potential where "will becomes stronger than skill." This book will ignite your endurance spirit and help you discover the unthinkable achievements awaiting just beyond your comfort zone. Purchase The Unforgiving Hours on Amazon or wherever books are sold Read more about Shannon and her book in The Seattle Times Support the Podcast through Venmo or BuyMeACoffee.com - Save 15% on Plantstrongfoods.com with code: CARRIE15 "I Could Never Do That" Website - "I Could Never Do That" Instagram - @icouldneverdothat Theme Music: Your Love by Atch -License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

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105 Shannon Hogan - The Unforgiving Hours: The Grit, Resilience, and Perseverance at the Heart of Endurance Sports is an episode from I Could Never Do That by Carrie Barrett.

This episode is 01:12:54 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2025.

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