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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: A warm, casual, and deeply personal conversation between two friends. It feels like a fireside chat between two ultra-running enthusiasts who share a deep respect for each other.
- The Key Players:
- Guest: Andy Glaze, a famous ultra-runner, firefighter, and author. He's known for his infectious positivity, his "Smile or You're Doing It Wrong" mantra, and his incredible consistency of running over 100 miles a week for six years.
- Host: Cam, the host of the Keephammering Collective podcast. He is a huge fan of Andy, creating a very supportive and admiring atmosphere.
- The Vibe: Inspiring, Vulnerable, and Uplifting. The conversation moves from lighthearted banter about running and archery to deep, emotional discussions about loss, addiction, and mental health, all tied together by a powerful thread of resilience.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Andy Glaze**
- 2 (02:00) **Losing a Father and Finding Positivity**
- 3 (04:25) **Community, Fame, and Impact**
- 4 (06:46) **Ad Read: Ketone IQ**
- 5 (07:58) **Ad Read: Black Rifle Coffee**
- 6 (09:35) **The "Smile or You're Doing It Wrong" Philosophy**
- 7 (11:53) **The Power of the Internet Era**
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Show Notes
Andy Glaze - ultramarathon runner, firefighter/battalion chief, and mental health advocate known for his incredible consistency in running, often logging 100+ miles per week for years - and his upbeat mantra “Smile or you’re doing it wrong.”
Join us for a conversation about Andy’s love for running, the process of writing his new book, “Smile, or You're Doing it Wrong: A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption”, recovery from addiction and PTSD, and more!
Follow Andy:
https://www.instagram.com/amglaze/Â
Listen on:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XCm31n
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Dm6ClE
Follow along:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/
Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & a Life Long Goal to Help People
00:13:53 – Smile or Your Doing it Wrong, Positivity, and 100 Mile Weeks
00:24:00 – A Love for Being Alone & NatureÂ
00:32:18 – Growing the Audience of Ultra Races
00:38:07 – China: Andy’s Favorite Race
00:41:21 – Connections Through Running with Other Races
00:48:39 – Moab 240: The Most Miserable Race Andy’s Ran
00:52:03 – Ray Sanchez: an Old School Ultra Runner Legend
00:57:06 – Inspired by Hard Working People and Inspiring Others to Race
01:02:33 – What Inspired Andy to Write a Book
01:05:59 – Overcoming Childhood Struggles & PTSD
01:20:09 – Andy’s Goal with the Book: Smile
01:22:55 – Goals with Running: Destination Trail Races & New Experiences
01:30:32 – Andy’s Cocodona 2026 Predictions (Life Changing Races)
01:36:00 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Winning an Ultra, Fighting a Fire, Recording an Audio Book
01:38:11 – David Goggins Mindset & Memes
01:42:58 – Therapy Through Journaling
01:48:49 – The Bow Shop & Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
01:54:17 – 2 Guests Andy Glaze Would Like to See on the Podcast & Final Thoughts
Thank you to our sponsors:
Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription
Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 10% your order
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