The Man Who Ran 15,000 Miles Across America - Rob Pope - #406

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, friends, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Rob Pope. He's an ultra endurance runner and an author. For 20 years, Forrest Gump's famous route across America five times has stood as pure fiction. Not only had no one completed it, but many runners claimed it would be physically impossible and that the punishing 15,000 miles would claim any athlete who attempted it. Then Rob came along. I expect to learn why Rob committed to one of the toughest races of all time, how Twix's and gas station nutrition sandwiches fuelled his performance, why he got chased down by a neo-Nazi, how it feels to watch a lorry jackknife in front of you as you're running toward it, the most brutal and beautiful conditions Rob ran in and much more. Rob is an absolute legend. The guy's a scouser. He's unbeatably positive about everything. And this achievement is completely insane. Running across America five times, he got his missus pregnant during this run as well, and then proposes to her at the end of the run on the finish line surrounded by Native American, Native Indian people. It's crazy. Sit back and enjoy this one. In other news, this episode is brought to you by the Hybrid Pillow. It is the first pillow to combine traditional comfort with revolutionary memory foam support technologies. The pillow is made of high-end Vasco memory foam around the outside and then a 50-50 blend of duck feathers and down core. It's the best option if you're looking for a supportive pillow with the comfort of a traditional feather pillow. Having a hybrid mix means that you get the orthopedic support of memory foam, which relieves pressure build-up around your neck and it keeps your head and your spine aligned whilst the feather and the down core softens the pillow and makes sure that you stay cool and comfortable throughout the night. So if you've tried other memory foam pillows but you found them too firm and uncomfortable, this is for you. It'll help reduce muscle soreness in the morning, keeps your spine properly aligned throughout the night and reduces how much you wake up from head movement. On top of that, they offer a guaranteed better night's sleep or your money back so you have no risk when you buy it. Head to thehybridpillow.com and use the code MW20 for 20% off everything sitewide. That's thehybridpillow.com and MW20 for a big fat 20% discount. In other, other news, this episode is also brought to you by Pure Sport CBD. You might be anxious, stressed or struggling to focus. Pure Sport's ultra high quality CBD can help to relax your mind and soothe your body. If you're struggling to switch off and sleep on a nighttime, their Unwind Blend is an awesome place to start. It's an all natural mix of chamomile and lavender and vitamin B and CBD. An essential group of vitamins the body needs every day which helps to reduce stress and enhance your mood. You'll find yourself falling asleep easier. You'll stay asleep throughout the night and wake up feeling rested and revitalized in the morning. They also have their Mushroom Mind and Body Blend which is a powerful invigorating and stimulating blend of six mushrooms that seeks to enhance focus and also aids in relieving stress and anxiety. You do not need to do any of the work yourself. Pure Sport have done all of the research, they've combined the best supplements together in one product that you just take and let the mental clarity gains begin. Head to bit.ly.cbdwisdm and use the code MW20 at checkout to get 20% off all full-priced items and they ship internationally. So no matter where you are, you get the world's highest quality CBD products direct to your door. And in final news, this episode is brought to you by DW Aligners. You can get the perfect straight smile that you've always dreamed of, 70% cheaper than other Invisible Align methods and it can happen in as little as 3 to 6 months. They've just released their night time aligners, which allow you to get straight teeth while you sleep. It's an easier, quicker and cheaper way to get the smile that you've always dreamed of while still receiving all the support and expertise that you would traditionally. Plus, they also offer great finance plans. You get appointed a treatment coordinator, help guide you every single step of the way. They've got a scan system that's over a billion scans and counting. Artificial intelligence helps you to know when you're supposed to move on from one retainer to the next. The liners are unobtrusive and you can wear them throughout the day. You can even drink water while you've got them in. And you get a free whitening kit with every purchase. So not only have you now got straight teeth, we've also got white teeth. If you're looking to upgrade your smile, this is the perfect place to go. Head to dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdom.