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Why Running Above 20,000 ft Completely Resets Your Expectations

Running above 20,000 feet doesn’t look like traditional running and most of the time, it doesn’t feel like running at all. In this conversation, Erin Ton breaks down what actually happens when you push your body at extreme altitude: the mental barrier of feeling like you should be moving faster, the frustration when your body won’t cooperate, and the humbling reality of effort not matching progress. It’s a powerful reminder that at high altitude, success isn’t about speed or pace, it’s about patience, perspective, and adjusting expectations. Whether you’re curious about high-alpine adventures or just navigating hard efforts in life, this perspective sticks with you long after the run is over. Listen to the full episode 👇 🔊 Subscribe to the For The Long Run Podcast: https://pod.link/1453616436 👉 Catch up with us on Instagram:   / forthelrpod   🤗 Follow along with Jon's adventures:   / jwlevitt   Chapters: 00:00 – Running Above 20,000 Feet Isn’t Really Running 01:45 – Meet Erin Ton 04:06 – Finding Running Through the Mountains 06:27 – Why Voluntary Suffering Matters 06:57 – Discovering Fastest Known Times (FKTs) 08:46 – Choosing Discomfort on Purpose 09:29 – Climbing Fourteeners in High Heels 12:27 – What High Heels Taught Her About Movement 14:28 – Partnering With Teva & Mountain Footwear 17:33 – How Erin Sets Goals 19:08 – Exploration as the Real Driver 20:33 – Thriving at High Altitude 22:28 – Patience at Altitude 24:34 – Tempering Expectations Above 20,000ft 25:13 – Why High Altitude Is So Humbling 28:02 – Travel, Culture, and Perspective 31:22 – Being a Better Visitor in Remote Places 33:32 – The Appeal of FKTs as a Puzzle 35:23 – Future Racing Goals 38:10 – Managing Fear in the Mountains 41:49 – Knowing When to Turn Around 42:55 – Making Adventure a Full-Time Career 44:17 – The Reality of the Five-Year Grind 47:21 – Rethinking Comfort and Success 49:30 – What’s Next: Aconcagua & Speed Records The For The Long Run Podcast is a podcast that explores the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all. Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.