Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In Neil’s latest video, he gets personal about how he got into long-distance racing and eventually what it took to set records, win races, and chase the finish line at all costs. He talks about his accomplishments and what it took to reach the point of winning these multi-day events. But he also gets down to the nitty-gritty about the burnout and the financial pressure. And ultimately… why he walked away from it all.

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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index