Callie Vinson - Lost 200 & Ran 240, Challenges Us All To Get Out There And Start Living!

While active in her early years, Callie adopted a lifestyle in college that left her staring down an early death sentence. It was a reality that her physician brought to her attention more than once, but it wasn't until she faced a one-mile walk to brunch that she decided to change. A decade later, we find Callie on the other side of numerous ultrarunning events, including the Moab 240. And currently, she is gearing up for the iconic Western States 100 endurance run this coming June, where she will represent the Indigenous advocacy nonprofit Rising Hearts and GU Energy Labs. Please enjoy this story of a woman who took charge of her health and created herself a better world inside and out. Thank you to our patrons who support this podcast and the Awake Athlete podcast on Patreon. If you want to learn about what it means to be a patron, please visit patreon.com/yogitriathlete. In this episode, we discuss: - the brunch that changed her - building momentum slowly - journey to running - Moab 240 - running in the dark - inspiration for others to pursue their passion - food as fuel, not just pleasure - fueling with GU Energy - the ongoing forgiveness process & loving your body - rebranding a runner's body - what are you waiting for? Just do it - the inchworm story - full circle to the Western States 100 Namaste- Jess