Ultramarathons, optimal performance, and meditation.
The second episode of the Extraordinary Living Series, delves into the world of ultra-distance running and spiritual health with Connor Meakin. Meaks is a stoic dude, of whom I first crossed paths with in our undergraduate days at UVic. After successfully balancing varsity sports and a social life at university; Meaks landed a role with the iconic BC tech firm Hootsuite and now acts as their Community Manager of North America, while still finding time to punish his body through Ultramarathons of over 85 km.
Show Highlights:
- SXSW in Austin, Texas
- Getting started with distance running
- Mental stamina and performance
- Born to Run and minimalist shoes
- Meditation, getting into it; daily routines
- Books & nutritional supplements
“You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day — unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.”
-Zen Proverb
Connor’s Top Books
1. Shantaram – Gregory David Roberts (also one of my personal favourites!)
2. The Snow Leopard – Peter Matthiessen
3. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini
Connor’s Supplements of Choice
1. Ginger
2. Turmeric
Guided Meditation Links
1. Meditation Society of Australia [Bear: The one I use]
3. UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Centre
Check out Meaks on the social channels:
Blog/Website: http://www.connormeaks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnorMeaks
Instagram: https://instagram.com/connormeaks/
Check out Connor’s New Business: https://purebonebroth.co/