WINNING A 354 MILE RACE & Finding Your 'Why' w/ Harvey Lewis | Rich Roll Podcast

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  • High school teacher & elite ultramarathoner Harvey Lewis joins Rich to share wisdom on human potential, breaking records and achieving audacious dreams. To read more, and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾bit.ly/richroll658
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    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:02:33 - Crushing the Ultra Running World at 45 yrs old
    00:03:59 - Backyard Ultra World Champion!
    00:11:51 - Lazarus Lake - The Ultra Mad Genius
    00:15:41 - Harvey Ran 354 Miles in 85 Hours
    00:20:21 - How Did Harvey Get Pass His Previous Record?
    00:24:22 - What Does It Take to Have A Great Crew?
    00:28:04 - Pushing Past Limits and Finding New Depths of Potential
    00:31:52 - Ad Break
    00:32:28 - Harvey Likes to Take On a Spirit Animal
    00:34:58 - Can Anyone Beat Harvey's Record?
    00:37:32 - Harvey Uses Music to Help with Pain and Fatigue
    00:38:31 - Harvey's Nutrition During the Race
    00:44:46 - Chiseling Away for 25 Years at Running
    00:49:55 - Harvey's Decision to Go from Vegetarian to Fully Plant Based
    00:57:57 - Ad Break
    00:59:32 - Harvey's Relationship with His Students & Passion for Teaching
    01:03:47 - How Does Harvey Train While Teaching?
    01:07:57 - Harvey's Historical Run Routes
    01:16:24 - Harvey's Challenging Childhood
    01:20:06 - Running the Cleveland Marathon at 15
    01:23:27 - The Challenge of Helping a Student Find Inspiration
    01:27:43 - Harvey's Relationship with His Father & "Like Harvey Like Son" Doc
    01:35:31 - Preparing for the Barkley Marathon
    01:45:06 - Badwater 135
    01:58:27 - Harvey's Day-in-the-Life for Food
    02:00:44 - Fitness Advice for Getting Started - Great clip AJ
    02:07:15 - What is Your Why?
    02:09:28 - Closing Remarks
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Komentáře • 115

  • @keithkilgorejr5100
    @keithkilgorejr5100 Před 2 lety +78

    Let’s go Harvey!!! Met this guy running tri peaks in southern Cali the morning of the show. He even gave me his number and has been dropping knowledge on me since! Extremely humble

    • @jassminejames210
      @jassminejames210 Před 2 lety +4

      He's a good person

    • @chrislewis9351
      @chrislewis9351 Před 2 lety

      @@jassminejames210 no he is not. Self centered. Only celebrates himself. Does not talk about his family or anyone else. He is a con artist. It’s all about him.

    • @joe1071
      @joe1071 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I’m betting you are a family member of Harvey

    • @relrond6111
      @relrond6111 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​....... It's a podcast about him? He's being asked questions about.... Him???

  • @ConnorCordell
    @ConnorCordell Před 7 měsíci +5

    Here off the news of his 450 mile record… Legendary.

  • @luyi3086
    @luyi3086 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Incredible interview with Harvey Lewis! His dedication and passion for ultrarunning are truly inspiring. The victory at the Badwater Ultramarathon and the record at the Long Haul 100 Mile showcase his incredible endurance and determination.
    Congratulations to Harvey for his commitment and tireless spirit! A true example of perseverance and mental strength. Thank you for sharing his extraordinary experience and motivating us to push our limits!

  • @andimatt7232
    @andimatt7232 Před 2 lety +58

    Holy smokes, this is so inspiring! Thanks to you both of you, Rich - because of you I did kick my alcohol addiction, it gave me the power to do it in my 30s!

    • @jassminejames210
      @jassminejames210 Před 2 lety +3

      Well done you

    • @turkeysandwich001
      @turkeysandwich001 Před 2 lety +3

      My drinking went down significantly over the last couple of years almost close to zero. I personally think it’s probably not advisable as I often wonder if am I really happy to have cut out something I used to enjoy. But I was never addicted or ever had massive intake. But well done to you.

    • @joe1071
      @joe1071 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Well done! I feel like there’s a Revolution stirring, a lot of people kicking alcohol out of their lives these days

    • @andimatt7232
      @andimatt7232 Před 8 měsíci

      thank you@@joe1071

  • @aum3910
    @aum3910 Před rokem +2

    Wow. This was my first exposure to Harvey Lewis. What a beautiful, genuine and great human 🤗🌷 so nice to know you are out there...somewhere

  • @joanowens7941
    @joanowens7941 Před 2 lety +18

    Thanks, Rich. A fabulous interview. I'm 74 and was never a runner, can barely walk, but Harvey is a great guy and a wonderful man. He shines with kindness and strength. His students, and all of us, are lucky he is in this world.

  • @justanoldfashionedrunner605

    thank you Harvey and Rich, so powerful......at 67 i feel i just got my fire lit to embark on new adventures

  • @brianclark641
    @brianclark641 Před 2 lety +19

    I signed up for my first ultramarathon…100K outside Las Vegas in April…thanks for inspiring me to do something I’ve never done before

  • @pinkraes
    @pinkraes Před 11 měsíci +2

    I was privileged to meet Harvey through my nephew. What a great guy he is. He is such an accomplished runner, but so humbled. When I think that I can’t do something, I think of what Harvey has done, and it gives me that extra push I need. Thank you for the friendship, Harvey-Matt

  • @kramkalisthenics
    @kramkalisthenics Před 6 měsíci +4

    Harvey is so inspiring! I've been whole foods plant-based *vegan* for 33+ years. I'm not only fit at 65, I'm getting stronger, on no meds/peds/trt and all my parts work. Pro tip to non-vegan ultra athletes: 38:36

  • @johannesklein7064
    @johannesklein7064 Před 2 lety +26

    It must be so cool to have him as a teacher in highschool

  • @michelletorres308
    @michelletorres308 Před 2 lety +14

    Harvey is super cool! So enthusiastic and full of gratitude and life.

  • @motivationtheoryrunning
    @motivationtheoryrunning Před 2 lety +8

    As an ultra runner I can tell you, while ultra marathons are physically tough, the mental side is the hardest part.

  • @stephaniewaskoenig1387
    @stephaniewaskoenig1387 Před 2 lety +4

    I am loving that you guys are also celebrating the arts! Went to a liberal arts college in Ohio so absolutely connecting with this talk, it’s making me smile from ear to ear (I am a vegan ultra runner as well, so this just ticks all the boxes for me!)

  • @josephdouglas4214
    @josephdouglas4214 Před 2 lety +17

    So good, beautifully presented and what a treat to see and feels Harvey's positivity. Super inspirational. I think I need to take the plunge from vego to vegan.

  • @dtaylor4200
    @dtaylor4200 Před 2 lety +7

    Harvey is a true inspiration. Changed how I look at my training

  • @donnybeal2135
    @donnybeal2135 Před rokem +2

    What a great human being. I am an instant fan of his

  • @rajsingal1158
    @rajsingal1158 Před rokem +1

    Great talk Rich. This guy is amazing.

  • @mathieudube6907
    @mathieudube6907 Před 2 lety +12

    After watching this interview I am pondering Laz's two biggest races. I consider Big's to be the exact antithesis to Barkley and together they encompass the full spectrum of the ultra movement. Bigs eliminates almost all risk ractors for failure outside of the human condition. It is simply about human resilience and the competition between athletes. The Barkley seems to have very little competitive focus between athletes but instead suffercates the participants with the very real risk factors of the natural world. Weather, terrain, visibility, navigation and time limits give the participant countless excuses for failue. But at the heart of both races is the common theme of human spirit and the pursuit of overcoming almost insurmountable odds to be victorious.

  • @hordboy
    @hordboy Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Harvey and spending a day with Laz. Two very interesting and authentic souls.

  • @dic2504
    @dic2504 Před 2 lety +4

    Loved this one!! I listened to the podcast & then had to come and watch it on CZcams. So very inspiring. What a wonderful human being!

  • @ckellimackie8540
    @ckellimackie8540 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Amazing record by Harvey! Congrats!!!
    Check out the Victorian Pedestrians (Early day ultras). In particular George Littlewood and the Astley belt 6 day ultras. Littlewoods record of 623 miles stood for nearly 100 years until Greek running legend Yiannis Kouros broke it by running 635 miles. He then broke his own record in 1991 achieving 664 miles... A record that still stands today 🙏
    All the best!
    CK.

  • @tracybrusman9538
    @tracybrusman9538 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow! So inspiring! Thanks for being here!

  • @lauren4434
    @lauren4434 Před 2 lety +3

    why couldn't I stop listening to him? I think because he's so human, and humble.... wow.

  • @TiberiuStandUp
    @TiberiuStandUp Před 2 lety +8

    This is AWESOME! Harvey Lewis is amazing, I love this guy! A beast of a runner!

  • @jearanio_19
    @jearanio_19 Před 2 lety +2

    BOTH OF MY FAVORITE PERSONS IN ONE SHOW🤧🤧🤧

  • @nikkihobson5632
    @nikkihobson5632 Před 2 lety +2

    So inspiring! What a wonderful thing to listen to this morning. Thanks, as always, for an incredible bunch of people.

  • @claudieharris9046
    @claudieharris9046 Před 2 lety +3

    What a great human being, Harvey is !! Listening to him was fascinating. Thanks for this awesome interview !!

  • @dudeinthecrowd
    @dudeinthecrowd Před 2 lety +5

    Great talk and the guest is full of infectious energy for sure! Thank you for the podcast, Rich Roll! :)

  • @shartmann2008
    @shartmann2008 Před 2 lety +2

    If he's a Bengals fan, so am I... this year anyway. What an inspiration... the running commute is so cool.

  • @jklfds85
    @jklfds85 Před rokem +2

    Harvey really showed some real class when he refused to judge what other runners eat. Way to go! 👍 Great example!

  • @MorganChristianNMProud
    @MorganChristianNMProud Před 2 lety +1

    Met Harvey at Run Rabbit Run 2021 at his aide station, just such a nice guy!!

  • @nockee
    @nockee Před 7 měsíci +1

    What a great human being.

  • @tireguy6524
    @tireguy6524 Před 10 měsíci +1

    About 3 hours ago I ran into Harvey in the parking lot of the Grande Cache Recreation Centre, while we were both on our way to get our race kits for this years "Canadian Death Race". He walked over to me in the parking lot and introduced himself, we chatted for a bit and afterwards I decided to Google him to figure out exactly who he is. He is an incredibly humble and friendly guy.

  • @michaelfibich9504
    @michaelfibich9504 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Harvey a couple of times. He is definitely a bright shining flame in this world. I’ve seen how a small dose of his energy has been magnified through the people he interacts with. -Pebbles

  • @becac.832
    @becac.832 Před 2 lety +3

    Im not a runner so I’ve never heard of him but what a classy bloke.

  • @marrunslow3815
    @marrunslow3815 Před 2 lety +2

    What a great interview. Harvey is such a positive representative of all that is great in teaching, learning and life exploration!! Great questions too Rich. Always a pleasure to hear your blogs 👍🏼

  • @albertoduqe
    @albertoduqe Před rokem +1

    Absolutely legendary.

  • @coolhatadventures8111
    @coolhatadventures8111 Před 2 lety +1

    Harvey, You are an inspiration to me and so many others I know. I will be running my 66th ultra this coming February 13th. Like yourself, I can’t believe what I have accomplished. This in itself is a blessing that keeps me going !!!!!

  • @sunnysidey
    @sunnysidey Před 2 lety +3

    Fantastic interview! Harvey is beyond inspiring. Thank you 🙏

  • @SendingStache
    @SendingStache Před 2 lety +1

    have been so excited for the chance to hear harvey on your show! listening now!

  • @musicjewell9329
    @musicjewell9329 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Watching this inverview backwards kinda funny how far he has come in 2 yrs. His second interview was amazing with his finance

  • @kamilagulbicka1038
    @kamilagulbicka1038 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing podcast! I wait for Scott Jurek!

  • @markstubbs5051
    @markstubbs5051 Před 2 lety +2

    Unreal. Rich - love ya work and book mate.

  • @kellicardaras2805
    @kellicardaras2805 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful, inspirational man! I noticed faster recovery during marathon training on a plant based diet, too. I hope he writes a memoir.

  • @0Mallos0
    @0Mallos0 Před 2 lety +3

    yeeeeeaaaah! i was waiting on that one since harvey said you guys recorded it😁

  • @secure777
    @secure777 Před 2 lety +2

    Great podcast , thanks for all the good info🤟🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.

  • @nrbeck1
    @nrbeck1 Před 2 lety +2

    Harvey!!! I am doing my first backyard in Ohio March 19. Woop! You are a savage.

  • @msdaus14
    @msdaus14 Před 2 lety +1

    Love these stories.

  • @rayvaughan123
    @rayvaughan123 Před 2 lety +3

    Fantastic interview. Harry is very humble like Courtney. I believe he will conquer Barkley this year. Boggles my mind how Harry was not the #1 ultra runner of the year.

  • @stephenmathes1
    @stephenmathes1 Před 2 lety +1

    awesome interview, Harvey is the real deal...what a great human

  • @rizzomatt
    @rizzomatt Před 2 lety +2

    Play interview Rich. That 2 hours went by in the blink of an eye.

  • @davidfecteau2966
    @davidfecteau2966 Před rokem +1

    What a great interview. Would love to meet this guy

  • @andreahorsch286
    @andreahorsch286 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh man, role model!! Also, love the Southern Ohio representation--much love from Athens

  • @Movtail
    @Movtail Před 2 lety

    Awesome can't wait to listen

  • @iiwiiGaming
    @iiwiiGaming Před 2 lety +1

    Truly incredible interview

  • @samanthaa3564
    @samanthaa3564 Před 2 lety +1

    Super inspiring!

  • @alanrobertson3172
    @alanrobertson3172 Před 2 lety +1

    What an amazing guy.

  • @videos-gl2qq
    @videos-gl2qq Před 2 lety +3

    I'd love to watch the AT run documentary they talk about "Like Harvey Like Son". Anyone know where it can be found?

  • @gorillajuice5272
    @gorillajuice5272 Před 2 lety +2

    I understand they cram food and try to sleep with the remaining time at the end of the hour, but what about using the bathroom? What happens if you are mid poop when the whistle is going off? How can you take the time to eat/sleep AND poop?

  • @drmhynes
    @drmhynes Před 2 lety +1

    Two legends chatting. #Awesome

  • @gokulpnair
    @gokulpnair Před 2 lety +2

    Inspiring

  • @nataliejones8500
    @nataliejones8500 Před 2 lety +1

    Go Harvey GO!

  • @jbzen1
    @jbzen1 Před 2 lety +1

    Beyond excellent! Where can we find the doc?

  • @vincentdc211
    @vincentdc211 Před 2 lety +1

    I saw Harvey on the trails at Longhaul running my first 100 miler. Really cool guy.

  • @BlackDembelMP
    @BlackDembelMP Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing race!

  • @lunchboxpictures5672
    @lunchboxpictures5672 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant

  •  Před 2 lety +1

    You need Lazarus on here to complete the Trio with Harvey and Courtney!

  • @seanmac5093
    @seanmac5093 Před 2 lety +2

    This guy is the exception. Most ultra runners I know have broken bodies by their 50's. Admire the tenacity, grit, and commitment. But it comes at a steep price for most folks.

    • @Cqualey1
      @Cqualey1 Před 7 měsíci +1

      With his disposition one could do just about anything. With victim disposition one can do just about nothing.

  • @BrunoSpellanzon
    @BrunoSpellanzon Před 2 lety

    1:40:00 amazing idea Rich! ahhaha that would be fun hhahaha

  • @RTaranto118
    @RTaranto118 Před 6 měsíci

    Great interview!
    Just want to correct: Mt Whitney is the highest point in the Continental US, NOT the highest point in North America.

  • @rrsp253
    @rrsp253 Před rokem +1

    Superman

  • @secondyaya
    @secondyaya Před rokem +1

    Can't find the full dcumentary film of "Like Harvey, Like son". Can anyone direct me to where it's possible to play the entire film?

  • @PTSTEH20
    @PTSTEH20 Před 2 lety +1

    This podcast is awesome but one thing I can never wrap my head around is why western people who are Vegan climate health and well-being enthusiasts who do yoga and stuff to better their lives and think going to India the number 1 polluted continent is a good idea!! I would take a trip to Pakistan over India any day of the year

  • @Sampozsik333
    @Sampozsik333 Před 2 lety

    Heyyy yoooo 88 county's in Ohio come to NW OH and let's run in Lucas County !

  • @MichaelMankong
    @MichaelMankong Před 2 lety

    Sweet

  • @powidel2118
    @powidel2118 Před 6 měsíci

    May I ask what green shirt you are wearing here?

  • @bignige
    @bignige Před 2 lety +1

    I wonder where he gets his protein from? (snigger)

  • @IvicaOS
    @IvicaOS Před 7 měsíci +1

    Rich what shirt is that? Is it “shacket”. 🤓

  • @eddiesanjurjo6265
    @eddiesanjurjo6265 Před rokem

    How can you can compare the distance to other things?

  • @sean-patricksmith4567
    @sean-patricksmith4567 Před 2 lety +1

    If you're not first, you're last ricki bobbi!

  • @stefanemanuelsson2201
    @stefanemanuelsson2201 Před 2 lety +1

    Everyone but the winner dnf's. Hilarious :D

  • @Roslagsbanan2011
    @Roslagsbanan2011 Před rokem +1

    Hi there, tried to find a place where i can stream " Like Harvey like son" but no sucess. Has anyone found it ?

    • @secondyaya
      @secondyaya Před rokem +1

      No, I'm also hunting for it.

  • @rockannie
    @rockannie Před 2 lety +1

    only RR could say, "you pooped out at 240" and ...well, that's all. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @tstatus1206
    @tstatus1206 Před 2 lety

    If you're not first, youre last and didnt even finish. Lmao

  • @anjilala
    @anjilala Před 19 dny

    This is interesting for me. Unfortunately switching to a vegetarian and then vegan diet in my 20s destroyed my health.At 58 I am now carnivore and my body is very happy. So I wont be going back to plant based but I respect that it works exceptionally well for Harvey. I dont personally suscribe to meat destroying the planet. If that was the case the millions of bison that inhabited America before Europeans wouldnt have left the rich abundant topsoil and beautiful environment that existed before their natural population was decimated. I personally blame highly processed, packaged, & transported foods. (And western toileting that sends everything that comes from the earth down the toilet) Anyway great respect 🙏

  • @AmaiJanice
    @AmaiJanice Před 2 lety

    Mentally strong guy..inspiring athlete Meat is not as evil as far as health goes. I produce vegan products,, my customers are vegan but I see a disconnet and lack of critical thinking among this community.. Meat is bad but junk vegan meat is good? it is the crap that is eaten with meat that produces really bad outcomes
    I am a former practicing RN. RN's of my generation were never poster children for health The stress alone can easily be a precursor to stroke. Hilde Larsen 56 years old.. just stroked out and died, she was obsessed with cleanses juicing fasting......so there you go.

  • @tdtdtd1826
    @tdtdtd1826 Před 6 měsíci

    Run less to have more hair😂😂😂

  • @dudeinthecrowd
    @dudeinthecrowd Před 2 lety +1

    Why do these people wear a T-shirt with VEGAN word on it? If I like meat, should I put Meat-lover or Meat-eater?

    • @SendingStache
      @SendingStache Před 2 lety +8

      i don't see why not! you should do whatever makes you happy!

    • @HeibesHealth
      @HeibesHealth Před 2 lety +8

      Hey, I’ve seen people with a t-shirt that just says “BACON” on it, so why point the vegan one out? I don’t see a difference.

    • @dudeinthecrowd
      @dudeinthecrowd Před 2 lety +1

      @@SendingStache That is a good answer! Thanks!

    • @catsteinhilb2880
      @catsteinhilb2880 Před 2 lety +11

      …because there are some people who don’t believe athletes, and particular Ultra endurance Athletes can perform as Vegan. It’s his preference, it’s like a team affiliation.
      You should absolutely wear “meat eater” should you so desire.

    • @jassminejames210
      @jassminejames210 Před 2 lety

      @@catsteinhilb2880 so true you need meat to be an elite athlete

  • @steampunk1022
    @steampunk1022 Před rokem

    Kinda rude, he gave me an F on my federalist essay 😡

  • @doddsalfa
    @doddsalfa Před 2 lety +1

    Nothing wrong with running thousands miles just don’t confuse it with fitness or a good health

    • @doddsalfa
      @doddsalfa Před 2 lety

      @@danzacjones let’s hope that right

    • @lauren4434
      @lauren4434 Před 2 lety +1

      hmmmm, right.

    • @negrman66
      @negrman66 Před 2 lety +1

      Sounds like your projecting because you’re jealous

    • @doddsalfa
      @doddsalfa Před 2 lety

      @@negrman66 no I’m just better informed about nutrition and fitness science than you

    • @michalnovak1709
      @michalnovak1709 Před 2 lety +2

      You are ignorant. This man is running everyday and eating one of the healthiest ways he could and you say he is not fit or healthy? Try running sub 2:30 marathon you fitness guru :)