Kenny Hill | Podcaster & Ultra Runner

In this episode, Kenny Hill, host of the Patina Podcast, shares his journey of resilience and ultra running. Kenny discusses the inspiration behind his podcast, which focuses on the theme of resilience and the stories of individuals who have overcome challenges. He explains the significance of the term 'patina' and how it relates to personal growth and wisdom. Kenny also shares his own experiences with ultra running, including his first marathon and subsequent races. Through his story, Kenny highlights the importance of perseverance and the transformative power of resilience. In this part of the conversation, Kenny shares his experience meeting Ray Sanchez and preparing for a 100-mile race. He also discusses his journey from running 7 miles to completing a marathon and the benefits of running and rucking. Kenny talks about his current training regimen and potential upcoming races. He then opens up about his recovery journey, including his decision to choose recovery and the importance of recognizing one's own rock bottom. Kenny also addresses common myths about recovery and offers advice for someone considering quitting their addiction. In this conversation, Kenny shares his insights on addiction and recovery. He discusses the importance of contemplating change and reflecting on one's future self. Kenny emphasizes the need to evaluate whether the effort put into maintaining a relationship with substances is worth the consequences. He also highlights the transition from sobriety to recovery, where the struggle of not using substances diminishes. Kenny concludes by providing recommendations for guests and sharing where to find his podcasts.   Takeaways

• The Patina Podcast explores the theme of resilience and shares stories of individuals who have overcome challenges.
• The term 'patina' represents the beauty of scars and the wisdom gained through experience.
• Ultra running is a personal journey of resilience, pushing oneself beyond perceived limits.
• Resilience is built through consistent effort and the willingness to embrace failure. Contemplation and reflection are crucial in the process of change.
• Evaluating the worth of maintaining a relationship with substances can help in making the decision to seek sobriety.
• The struggle of addiction can be overcome through an honest and dedicated recovery program.
• Engaging in endurance sports can provide a healthy outlet for processing emotions and trauma.

Chapters   00:00Introduction and Background 00:59Introduction to the Patina Podcast 06:05Creating the Patina Podcast 09:05The Significance of Patina 18:02Resilience and Ultra Running 29:04The Journey of Ultra Running 38:47Running the Cool Moon and Other Races 41:40Meeting Ray Sanchez and the 100-Miler 43:00From 7 Miles to Marathon 44:44The Benefits of Running and Rucking 46:12Training for Races 48:14The Ruck Division in Races 53:40Kenny's Journey to Recovery 01:10:58Rock Bottom and Choosing Recovery 01:16:21Myths About Recovery 01:16:59Advice for Someone on the Fence 01:17:28Contemplating Change 01:18:02Reflecting on Future Self 01:18:29Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? 01:19:45Moving from Contemplation to Action 01:22:37The Struggle of Addiction 01:25:22Recommendations for Guests 01:32:08The Attraction of Endurance Sports 01:39:05The Transition from Sobriety to Recovery 01:44:22The Journey of Recovery 01:45:24Where to Find Kenny and His Podcasts 01:48:11Shoutouts