In a powerful turn of the mic, co-host Zach Vogt steps into the spotlight to share his deeply personal journey—from a childhood rooted in love and discipline to a decade-long battle with addiction. Zach opens up about his rock bottom moment on a business trip to Canada and how it sparked a complete transformation. With raw honesty, he details how running, faith, and grace helped him rebuild his life and ultimately become a force in the endurance community. This is a story of resilience, redemption, and the power of taking that first step.

Zach Book Club

• •GRIT by Angela Duckworth
• •Atomic Habits - James Clear
• •12 Rules for Life - Jordan Peterson
• •Can’t Hurt Me - David Goggins
• •The Art of Learning - Josh Waitzkin
• •Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
• •The Obstacle is the Way & Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holliday
• •The Happyiness Hypothesis - Jonathan Haidt
• •The Art of Impossible - Steven Kolter
• •The Infinite Game & Start with Why - Simon Sinek

takeaways

• Zach's journey highlights the importance of transparency and honesty.
• Growing up in a supportive family shaped Zach's values and character.
• Discovering running in high school opened the door to endurance sports.
• College years brought challenges, including experimentation with alcohol.
• A pivotal work trip became a turning point in Zach's life.
• Sobriety was achieved through faith, determination, and support.
• Zach's transformation led to remarkable achievements in running.
• Gratitude plays a crucial role in Zach's daily life.
• The importance of community and support in recovery.
• Zach encourages others to seek help and turn their lives around.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Zach's Journey

03:25
Zach's Early Life and Family Background

06:29
The Shift to Endurance Sports

09:44
College Life and Early Running Experiences

12:38
The Rise of Alcohol in Zach's Life

15:35
Navigating Work and Personal Challenges

18:33
The Turning Point: Rock Bottom in Vancouver

21:25
The Path to Recovery and Sobriety

24:28
Life After Sobriety and Endurance Achievements

41:30
The Critical First Days of Recovery

43:09
Navigating the Early Days of Sobriety

44:41
Finding Inspiration in Endurance

46:54
Building Micro Habits for Success

50:07
The Redemption Tour: A New Beginning

52:34
Transformative Running Experiences

56:59
Living in Gratitude

01:02:09
The Power of Community and Support

01:09:39
Scriptural Guidance in Recovery

01:12:22
Living the Dream: A Life of Gratitude

01:16:42
New Chapter

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