David Rutherford Show: Inside Jeff Garmire’s 45-Day Appalachian Trail Record: Pain, Fear, and Unbelievable Grit | Ep. 79

David Rutherford Show: Inside Jeff Garmire’s 45-Day Appalachian Trail Record: Pain, Fear, and Unbelievable Grit | Ep. 79

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📍Ultra-endurance athlete Jeff Garmire joins Navy SEAL David Rutherford to break down one of the most insane physical and mental feats ever attempted — a record-setting, unsupported 2,200-mile speed run of the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes. Jeff reveals: •

How he quit a life path that wasn’t his • •

Why depression pushed him into the wilderness • •

What 20 hours a day of problem-solving does to the mind • •

How starvation, sleep deprivation, and hallucinations nearly broke him • •

What the AT teaches about presence, identity, and authenticity • •

Why suffering is the path to true freedom • This episode blends elite performance, mental health, spiritual presence, and raw survival stories — including the day Jeff ran 32 miles with only a handful of peanuts, and how he overcame brutal setbacks to secure the record. If you’re drawn to endurance, resilience, military mindset, or the search for purpose… this conversation is a masterclass. Next Steps: • 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ • 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior • 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Problem solving on the trail 03:55 - Why Jeff started hiking the AT 07:27 - Feeling the elation of the trail 12:13 - When did you decide to pursue this grand goal of endurance? 19:09 - Finding who you are through adversity 24:45 - Technical realities of attempting the record 29:32 - Life is suffering. 43:46 - Insane stories of challenges on the AT 59:23 - Crossing the finish line, beating the record, and the lessons learned 01:10:32 - The Trevor Project 01:14:13 - What’s next and how to follow/support Jeff

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