Gediminus Grinus on Running Deep Japan Ultra

Send us a textWelcome to this episode of The Running Voyage podcast, where Linda dives deep into the remarkable journey of Gediminus Grinius, a seasoned ultra-marathon runner and former military member from Lithuania.  They talk about Gediminus's win at Deep Japan Ultra in the 80km race with accumulated vert of over 4000m in a time of 8:55:57. Gediminus shares his story of resilience, discipline, and the balance he maintains between personal life and an extraordinary ultra-running career. Here are some key highlights and links from the episode:**Key Highlights:**- Gediminus's background and transition from military life to ultra-running.- His recent win at the Deep Japan Ultra in Niigata, Japan.- The importance of mental health and how running helped him overcome PTSD.- His love for Japanese culture and the challenges he faces while racing in different terrains.- Strategies for maintaining a balance between family life and a demanding racing schedule.- Personal insights into his training and nutrition strategies.- Future plans and upcoming races.**Links and Resources Mentioned:**- Follow Gediminus Grinius on Instagram- Learn more about the Deep Japan Ultra hereBook Recommendations:  Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith  Endure by Alex HutchinsonTV Series Recommendation: Breaking Bad For more information on ultra-marathon running events in Japan, visit https://trailrunners.jp/**Stay Connected:**- Follow The Running Voyager on Instagram(https://www.instagram.com/therunningvoyager/)- Join us at our event in Tokyo on July 27th. Visit our Instagram page for ticketing details.We hope you enjoyed this inspiring conversation with Gediminus Grinius! Here's to a week full of great adventures. Cheers!Support the show