Episode 5: Running Through Life: Tim Wilkinson's Ultra Endurance Journey

Today on Faceplants to Finish Lines Chad welcomes ultra-endurance athlete Tim Wilkinson. Tim, the youngest Canadian to ever finish an ultramarathon, opens up about his journey into running, his mental strategies for overcoming challenges, and how endurance athletics have been a source of healing and spiritual connection for him.

Discover how Tim transformed running into a spiritual journey, the significance of his unique training partner "Shadow" the tire, and his decision to lead an alcohol-free life. We'll delve into his remarkable experiences, including his favorite race—the Double Anvil—and his incredible performance in the Hawaii Ultraman. Tim also shares insights on adapting training with age, his nutrition plans, and balancing his life as a baker with minimal sleep.

Chad and Tim also discuss how running is Tim's getaway, purpose and his motivation, his chapter in the book "TRIing Times: Stories Of Tragedy and Triumph From Triathletes Around the World," how the ultra marathon community becomes like family during races and why he really enjoys doing the hard stuff. 

Show Notes:

-Follow Tim on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

-TRIing Times: Stories Of Tragedy and Triumph From Triathletes Around the World