I have logged hundreds of miles with Joe Osborne and it was great to have him come on the podcast to share some of his stories and background. He opened up about his mental health and how running helps. We also discussed plans for races on the horizon for us.

Ron Ross has done something only 38 people have done: finishing 100 100-mile races (or longer).

He has a wealth of knowledge and I hope you enjoy this episode!

This episode features Cameron Balser, an endurance athlete redefining what’s possible in long-distance running.

Cameron recently completed an incredible 11,000+ mile self-supported run around the perimeter of the United States, averaging close to 40 miles per day for nearly 10 months . But for him, that was just the beginning.

By the time this episode drops, Cameron is already underway on his next challenge: a transcontinental run from California to New York, where he’s aiming to break the record by averaging an astonishing 75 miles per day, targeting a 40-day finish.

This conversation dives into what fuels that kind of effort, how he approached nearly a year on the road, and what it takes mentally to step back up to an even bigger starting line.

In this episode:

• What it’s really like to run around the entire United States

• Lessons from months of fully self-supported running

• The strategy behind a 75-mile-per-day cross-country effort

• The mental shift from finishing one massive goal to chasing another

• Why this run is about more than just records

Follow Cameron’s journey:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerondeanbalser/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronDeanBalser

• Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32195374

Support the mission:

• GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-cams-coasttocoast-record-attempt

Cameron’s runs are about more than distance. They’re about pushing limits, building connection, and showing what’s possible when you fully commit to something bigger than yourself.