Katie Spotz On the Joe Rogan Experience #1635
Spreading water through sweat and a lot of miles.
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“Imagine that right now we find a cure for all childhood cancers. And then imagine 50 years from now these kids are still dying from this very cancer that we have a cure for...that is what’s happening with clean water.” - Katie Spotz discussing a quote from Brave Blue World .
Meet Your Server
They inspire us with their words of determination, they invigorate us with their astounding performances, and they steal our hearts with their underdog stories: professional athletes hold a special position in American culture; yet, rarely do we see them breaking down boundaries and expanding human perception the way that ultra athletes have done in the past couple of decades. What were once respectable 5k’s and valiant marathon journeys are now becoming stepping stones to greater endeavors in ultra-endurance competitions. In these multiple-day feats, endurance athletes test themselves in the water, on the bike, across roads, and down trails, chasing 100+ mile races that were previously unimaginable. Katie Spotz is a special one of these fierce competitors because she has dedicated herself to fighting for global accessibility to freshwater amidst her battles with blistered feet, rhabdomyolysis, and even internal bleeding in her ultra-endurance career. Spotz’ résumé consists of raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through incredible athletic accomplishments, such as countless Iron Man competitions, running across the state of Maine in one go, breaking the world record for most ultramarathons in a row on a 341-mile voyage across Ohio, and rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 70 days — the last of which earned her discussion with Joe Rogan.
“You only get the peaks if you experience the valleys.” - Joe Rogan on adversity.
What’s On the Menu
Navigating through earnest and complex topics, such as freshwater disparities across the globe, as well as lighter subjects of yoga and training, Spotz and Rogan dive into her athletic career and what draws her towards these daunting challenges. In addition to addressing athletics, their discussions on gender, farming, socioeconomics, and motivation provide well-rounded and thought-provoking entertainment. If you are an endurance fanatic, have an interest in philanthropy, or are in need of some motivation to tackle an overwhelming goal, then this is a podcast that you don’t want to miss.
“Water isn’t something that should be taken for granted, and it isn’t just this unlimited resource.” - Spotz on the global water crisis.
Dessert
Join Spotz in the fight against the Global Water Crisis. Explore her journey and donate to the cause here.