Pushing Horizons: Step by Step is a podcast about how running changes us: physically, mentally, emotionally. Hosted by Ash Pant, each episode unpacks raw, heartfelt conversations with runners who’ve faced setbacks, chased dreams, and found themselves in the rhythm of the run. These are stories of grit, growth, healing, and quiet triumphs. Whether you're lacing up for your first 5K or recovering from your hundredth, this is for anyone who's ever run toward something more. Every step tells a story. Let’s keep moving forward, together.
Pushing Horizons Step by Step
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Podcast Overview
Pushing Horizons: Step by Step is a podcast about how running changes us: physically, mentally, emotionally. Hosted by Ash Pant, each episode unpacks raw, heartfelt conversations with runners who’ve faced setbacks, chased dreams, and found themselves in the rhythm of the run. These are stories of grit, growth, healing, and quiet triumphs. Whether you're lacing up for your first 5K or recovering from your hundredth, this is for anyone who's ever run toward something more. Every step tells a story. Let’s keep moving forward, together.
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June 18, 2026
Where Strength Meets Endurance | Grace Gilliam | Wakaii Chahatngan Tukon | Season 3 Episode 13
<p>What happens when a powerlifter decides to run 200 miles?</p><p>In <strong>Season 3 Episode 13</strong> of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Ash sits down with<strong> Grace Gilliam / Wakaii Chahatngan Tukon</strong> to explore a journey built on resilience, discipline, and relentless self-belief.</p><p>From growing up in a remote village with no cars or electricity, to becoming a Spartan racer, GORUCK athlete, powerlifter, and <strong>Mammoth 200 Endurance Run finisher</strong>, her story is extraordinary.</p><p>They talk about:</p><ul><li>Finishing Mammoth 200 while battling severe asthma</li><li>Combining heavy lifting with ultrarunning</li><li>Why strength training matters for endurance athletes</li><li>Mental toughness during extreme suffering</li><li>Learning to move with purpose through life’s obstacles</li></ul><p>This is a conversation about choosing hard things and discovering what you’re truly capable of.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>ultrarunning, Mammoth 200, endurance sports, powerlifting, Spartan Race, GORUCK, mental toughness, trail running, resilience, 200 mile race, ultramarathon podcast, running motivation, strength training for runners</p><p><br></p>
June 18, 2026
Discipline Beyond Motivation | Timonthy Bass | Season 3 Episode 12
<p>Timothy Bass returns to the podcast after completing one of the most demanding goals he has ever set for himself, running <strong>5,111 miles in a single year</strong>.</p><p>In this episode, we look back at the physical and mental challenges of maintaining 100-mile weeks, what it took to stay consistent without a single rest day, and the lessons he learned about discipline, recovery, family, and identity.</p><p>We talk about the difference between motivation and drive, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how running continues to shape him as a father, husband, and human being.</p><p>This is a powerful conversation about commitment, resilience, and what happens when you choose to keep going long after the excitement fades.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> running podcast, long distance running, marathon training, ultrarunning mindset, discipline, consistency, mental resilience, fatherhood, endurance sports, Timothy Bass</p>
June 11, 2026
Junko Kazukawa | The Art of Not Giving Up | Season 3 Episode 11
<p><br></p><p>What does it take to keep showing up for decades?</p><p>In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Ash sits down with ultrarunner Junko Kazukawa, a breast cancer survivor, coach, and one of the most experienced endurance athletes in the sport.</p><p>From completing Leadville 100 ten times to racing UTMB, Western States, and Tor des Géants, Junko has spent years pushing her physical and mental limits. But her story goes far beyond race results.</p><p>We talk about overcoming cancer, finding purpose through endurance, dealing with DNFs, aging in sport, the difference between pain and suffering, and why she continues to chase finish lines at 62 years old.</p><p>This episode is a masterclass in resilience, perspective, and the mindset required to keep moving forward when life gets difficult.</p><ul><li><p>Discovering ultrarunning after cancer</p></li><li><p>Leadville 100 and racing 100-mile ultras</p></li><li><p>UTMB and lessons from failure</p></li><li><p>The psychology of suffering</p></li><li><p>Aging and longevity in endurance sports</p></li><li><p>Training smarter for long-term success</p></li><li><p>Why purpose matters more than motivation</p></li><li><p>What keeps her running after decades in the sport</p></li></ul><p>ultrarunning, endurance sports, Leadville 100, UTMB, Western States, Tor des Géants, breast cancer survivor, running podcast, ultramarathon, trail running, resilience, mindset, endurance athlete, women in ultrarunning, aging athletes, ultrarunner interview, long distance running, running motivation, endurance mindset, Pushing Horizons</p><p>Topics CoveredKeywords</p>
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