What Makes An Extreme Ultramarathon Runner Tick?-The Taipei Tonight Show Ep. 13

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Ultramarathon runner Tommy Chen is an endurance athlete with a difference. This time, he sits down with Dennis to talk about his passion for endurance racing. Discover more about his amazing achievements and the mindset that makes an endurance athlete on this episode of “The Taipei Tonight Show.” Marathons are a huge feat for most people. But what about those who choose to push the limits of endurance and go beyond 42 kilometers? Tommy Chen is a Taiwanese endurance athlete who pushes far beyond his limits to take on some of the world’s most challenging foot races. As the first athlete from Asia to complete the 6633 Arctic Ultra and having completed adventure races on seven continents, Tommy is no stranger to a tough challenge. Dennis discovers what drives Tommy to complete these incredibly demanding races, including his training schedule and how he even got into ultramarathon running in the first place. Plus, Dennis puts Tommy, himself, and Peggy through their paces in a fun game! Don’t miss this engaging and insightful episode about the mindset of one of the world’s top endurance athletes.

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