Episode #7: Commodore Peter Scott – Running Deep From Submarine Command to Mountain Ultras

Commodore Peter Scott’s journey from submarine commander to mountain ultrarunner is as bold as it is inspiring.

In this episode, Peter reveals how a life of deep-sea leadership transformed into a pursuit of ultra-distance endurance—and what it taught him about service, sacrifice, and self-mastery.

Key Moments in This Episode:

- What it takes to earn submarine command in the Navy’s elite training program

- The day his submarine ran aground and the leadership reckoning that followed

- Why he left drinking behind to pursue his first marathon

- The transformation from marathoner to ultrarunner to UTMB finisher

- How the mountains replaced the majesty of the sea

- The four Ps that guide Peter in races—and in life

- What self-belief really means under pressure

Resources & Links:

Peter’s Book: Running Deep

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