Choose Strong #133 | Andy Glaze | Goals & Hard Seasons
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Feb 10, 2026 Andy Glaze, ultra-runner, firefighter/battalion chief, and memoir author-in-progress. He talks about brutal race conditions and unforgettable races, stacking huge mileage like 300-mile weeks, daily naps and recovery tricks, writing and recording a book while managing dyslexia, and opening up about mental health and PTSD. Short, candid, and surprisingly uplifting.
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Supporting a Live Streamed 100 Mile Speed Project
- Andy supported Cole Brecka's team running the Speed Project last 100 miles by pacing, grabbing water, and doing hundreds of wind sprints, ultimately covering ~63 miles.
- The event was livestreamed with Sprinter vans, Starlink, and 50,000 viewers, and the team finished amid champagne celebration.
Positivity Online Counters Amplified Negativity
- Andy aims to spread positivity online to counteract amplified negativity from media and social platforms.
- He believes small positive actions can profoundly affect unseen viewers who may be suffering quietly.
A Packed Race Calendar From 100s To The Spine
- Andy outlined a stacked 2026 race plan: Rocky Raccoon, Jackpot, Arizona Monster, Cocodona solo, then the Spine Race in the UK.
- He explained Cocodona is always solo for him and Spine is 268 miles self-supported with about 40,000 ft climbing.