The Long Haul

The Self improvement and performance podcast

Author: Steve O'Connor

This is your call to action.This show is for anyone stuck in the grind, feeling the itch to break free and for those already chasing discomfort through rucking, running, endurance challenges, and outdoor living. We talk mindset, training, health, and how to live a life thats less ordinary. If youve ever thought, Theres more in me than this, youre in the right place. Hosted by Steve OConnor, military veteran, coach, and all-round resilience junkie this podcast will push you to get off the sofa, out the door, and back in charge of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ultra X Nevada: Alone in the Desert, Rebuilding at 50
Episode 65
Saturday, 10 January, 2026

This episode isn’t just about a race.It’s about what happens when the structure disappears.Ultra X Nevada was five days, 220km, brutal heat, isolation, sand, and self-doubt. But the real test didn’t start in the desert — it started long before, navigating unemployment, identity loss, and that uncomfortable question many men face in their 50s:“Who am I now?”In this episode, I talk honestly about:What Ultra X Nevada was really like — physically and mentallyBeing alone in the desert with nowhere to hideLosing work, routine, and professional identityThe mental drift that comes when you no longer know where you fitWhy endurance events become anchors during periods of changeWhat rebuilding looks like when you strip life back to basicsWhy comfort is often the enemy of growthThis isn’t a highlight reel.It’s a debrief — on endurance, transition, and learning how to go again when life doesn’t look like the plan.If you’re navigating change, burnout, unemployment, or that mid-life “what now?” moment — this one’s for you.🔗 The Comeback AppIf this episode resonates and you want structure, discipline, and momentum again, check out The Comeback App — built for men rebuilding physical and mental resilience during periods of change.👉 https://the-comeback-app.lovable.app🎧 Subscribe, share, and send this to someone who needs to hear it.Sometimes knowing you’re not alone is the first step back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.