Hellah Sidibe Ran For 1500 DAYS: Across The USA & Kept Going | Rich Roll Podcast

Former pro soccer player turned runner Hellah Sidibe is the first black person to run 3,000-miles across the USA. He's also run every day for 1500+ days in a row. He's one of the most positive and enthusiastic people you'll ever meet, and today he shares his story. Read more & visit the show notes👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll612

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:14 - 1500th Day of Consecutive Running!
00:05:43 - Hellah's Origin Story
00:09:17 - It Started with Soccer
00:16:11 - The Decision to Start His Running Streak
00:22:14 - Sharing His Run Streak on YouTube & Social Media
00:24:40 - Hellah's Idea to Run Across the Country
00:26:26 - How Did Hellah Not Miss A Day?
00:29:23 - Meeting Robbie Balenger during His Run Across the USA
00:34:06 - COVID Shutdown during 2020
00:35:32 - How Do You Train for a Transcontinental Run?
00:37:19 - The Plantpower Meal Planner
00:38:55 - How Running Everyday Transformed His Body
00:40:15 - Crossing the US in 84 Days
00:43:28 - Running Through the Navajo Nation in New Mexico
00:45:43 - Hellah's Support Crew
00:47:44 - Hellah's Method for Dealing with the Pain Cave
00:49:42 - Partnering with Nonprofit, Soles4Souls
00:53:38 - Meeting Other Ultra Runners on the Journey
00:54:51 - First Solo Black Runner to Run LA - NYC
01:04:26 - What Was Hellah's Read on the State of America?
01:08:14 - Hellah's Reasons for Going Vegan
01:13:30 - What was Hellah's Nutrition Plan during the Run?
01:15:42 - Target Heart Rate?
01:16:14 - How Much Sleep Did Hellah Get?
01:17:32 - Getting Inspired by the Iron Cowboy
01:20:02 - Hellah's Mindset for the Hard Days
01:24:06 - Recovery Routine
01:25:37 - “What Changed You?"
01:27:30 - “No Matter the Circumstance"
01:31:48 - Getting Support from His Family
01:35:46 - The Support from His Sponsors
01:38:36 - Finishing in NYC
01:45:46 - Advice for Changing Habits
01:57:28 - What's Next for Hellah?
02:05:07 - Closing Remarks

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