Run from the Norm
Run from the Norm
Run from the Norm
Run from the Norm | Episode 25: Nickademus de la Rosa goes from Barkley to Breakdown to Breakthrough
1 hour 24 minutes Posted Nov 8, 2025 at 2:23 pm.
The Journey Begins
Early Days of Running
The Influence of Family
Finding My Path
Defining Toughness
Overcoming Obstacles
The Power of Connection
Facing Inner Demons
Heart Surgery Revelation
Embracing Change
The Rise of a Competitor
Understanding My Motivation
The Barkley Experience
Lessons from the Trail
Finding My Identity
The Impact of Love
Evolving Through Challenges
Navigating Mental Health
Redefining Success
The Role of Community
Legacy and Meaning
Coaching from Experience
The Importance of Human Connection
A Reflection on Strength
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In this conversation, host Jayk Reynolds sits down with Nickademus de la Rosa — an accomplished ultrarunner, coach, and one of the few humans on Earth to ever finish the Barkley Marathons. From there he went on to gain sponsorships and ultrarunning acclaim as he continued to tackle some of the toughest races on the planet like the Badwater 135, Tor des Géants, and Arrowhead 135 just to name a few.
But what makes Nick’s story powerful isn’t just what he’s done, it’s what came after. Open-heart surgery. A battle with mental health. And a complete redefinition of what toughness really means.
This one’s raw, unedited, and real — just two people talking about endurance, identity, and finding yourself through the chaos.
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Episode 25 with guest Nickademus de la Rosa
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