Dancing with Death in the Desert | Justin Walker | TEDxAmerican School of Warsaw
In his TED Talk, Justin Walker shares his inspiring journey of endurance, drawing from his extensive experience running nearly 100 marathons and ultramarathons. He discusses how pushing physical and mental limits has shaped his approach to challenges, both on and off the trail. Justin reveals his upcoming goal to summit Mount Everest in 2025, illustrating his relentless pursuit of adventure. He also emphasizes the importance of perseverance, coaching others, and staying passionate about life's pursuits beyond the mountains. After running nearly 100 marathons and multiple ultramarathons, Justin has his share of endurance stories. As a 2-time Ironman triathlete and mountaineer, his experience ranges from road to trail and to great heights. In April/May of 2025, he will attempt to summit Mt. Everest. When not seeking adventure he coaches running, plays hockey, and works in international schools. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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