182. Dylan Walker | Into the Mountains, Beyond the Limits: A Runner’s Awakening

182. Dylan Walker | Into the Mountains, Beyond the Limits: A Runner’s Awakening

Dylan Walker joins host Francesco Puppi for an honest and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to transform your life through running — from starting at 240 lbs with no plan or fitness, to completing ultras, crossing the Alps in the Transalpine Run, and preparing for his first 100-mile race.


They dive into the realities behind long-term progress: coping with pain when it shows up in every race, training for mountain events while living at sea level, and why community and support matter more than split times.


Dylan also reflects on the deeper lessons the sport has taught him — discipline, resilience, patience, and the courage to sign up for challenges that feel far beyond your comfort zone.

If you’ve ever doubted whether you can take on a big goal, start from zero, or rebuild yourself through running, this conversation will stay with you for a long time.

What you’ll learn

• The mindset that helps runners manage pain in long races

• Why the trail community creates such powerful connections

• How to train for elevation without mountains

• What it feels like to complete the Transalpine Run

• Why anyone — with time and structure — can aim for big challenges

• Dylan’s next goal: a 100-mile race crossing an entire continent

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.


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184. Francesco Puppi, Moisés Jiménez & Max Keith | Francesco Puppi Black Canyon Preview

184. Francesco Puppi, Moisés Jiménez & Max Keith | Francesco Puppi Black Canyon Preview

Days before lining up at Black Canyon 100K, Francesco Puppi sits down with Moisés Jiménez and Max Keith for a deep dive into training philosophy, double-threshold blocks, and what he learned from livi...

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183. Max Keith | Pacers, Crews, World Champs & the Future of Trail Running: The 2025 Recap

183. Max Keith | Pacers, Crews, World Champs & the Future of Trail Running: The 2025 Recap

Diving into the state of trail running in 2025, Francesco Puppi and Max Keith sit down for a wide-ranging, honest, and deeply insightful conversation about where the sport is headed — and what it feel...

9 Joulu 202557min

181. Mario Fraioli | Go One Less: The Mindset That Actually Makes You Better

181. Mario Fraioli | Go One Less: The Mindset That Actually Makes You Better

Mario Fraioli joins host Francesco Puppi for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about the modern state of running — from content overload and algorithm fatigue, to what it really means to “g...

4 Marras 20251h 3min

180. Max Keith & Moises Jimenez | Run Less, Live More: Finding Balance as an Athlete

180. Max Keith & Moises Jimenez | Run Less, Live More: Finding Balance as an Athlete

Vert.run co-founders Moi Jiménez and Max Keith join host Francesco Puppi for a deep conversation on the evolving trail running scene in Latin America, the return of The North Face Endurance Challenge ...

28 Loka 202557min

179. Toni McCann | Beyond the Podium: finding meaning in the process

179. Toni McCann | Beyond the Podium: finding meaning in the process

South African trail running star Toni McCann joins host Francesco Puppi for an honest and vulnerable conversation about rediscovering her love for the sport, handling pressure after success, and what ...

21 Loka 20251h 6min

178. Francesco Puppi & Max Keith | CCC to Worlds: The Art of Recovery

178. Francesco Puppi & Max Keith | CCC to Worlds: The Art of Recovery

Vert.run co-founder and coach Max Keith joins host Francesco Puppi for a wide-ranging conversation about the end of a long racing season—what recovery really means, how to avoid burnout, and why finis...

10 Loka 20251h

177. Eva-Maria Sperger on the Mental Side of Trail Racing

177. Eva-Maria Sperger on the Mental Side of Trail Racing

Psychologist and elite trail runner Eva-Maria Sperger joins host Francesco Puppi for a candid conversation about the mental side of performance—self-compassion, motivation, and racing with vulnerabili...

22 Syys 20251h 2min

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