In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Frank McKinney—a full-send, purpose-fueled force of nature who’s built $50 million oceanfront mansions, finished 7 Badwater 135s (going for #8 this summer), written 9 books across 8 genres, and constructed 32 self-sustaining villages in Haiti through his Caring House Project.

Frank calls himself a real estate artist. I call him a Renaissance Man on a mission for good.

We dig into:

• The importance of personal branding and why you need to be unapologetically and authentically you

• Why mono-maniacal focus is a superpower

• What it takes to run 135 miles in Death Valley

• And why dragging a tire through Florida might be a spiritual experience

🔥 Bonus: This episode is sponsored by us, Run from the Norm!

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In this follow-up to episode 21, Carolyn takes us inside her seven-day journey through the Arizona Monster 300—a brutal ultra that tested every ounce of her strength, patience, and belief. From blistered feet and trail naps to running out of water in the final miles, this is a story about resilience, trust, and the limitless power of the human spirit.

This episode is brought to you by Fleet Feet Treasure Valley—more than a running store, it’s a community built to help you move, pain free.

To explore more stories, blog posts, gear, and all things Run from the Norm, head to runfromthenorm.com.

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Never Stop Climbing: A Conversation with Carolyn Garriott

In this episode of the Run from the Norm podcast, we sit down with Carolyn Garriott—a trail runner, mother, and mountain soul who's built a life around resilience, curiosity, and never backing down from the long climb. From her early days in the Marin Headlands to Bozeman’s rugged ridgelines, Carolyn’s story is layered with love, loss, and the kind of hard-won strength that only shows up when life pushes back.

We discuss racing in the dark, parenting through pain, and the peace found on the trail—plus her bold leap into 300-mile ultras at age 62. Carolyn is living proof that it’s never too late to go long, go hard, and return home changed.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 🌐 Run from the Norm Website

• 👟 Fleet Feet Treasure Valley

• 🦙 Alpacas of Montana

• 🏃 Copper Kings 100 Ultra in Butte, MT

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• 🎧 Apple Podcasts

• 🎧 Spotify

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