THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST · Dominic Schlueter

How Cameron Hanes Ran 250 Miles on a Broken Foot — and What That Reveals About Your Own Ceiling + Lessons From Training With David Goggins, Cole Hocker, & More

March 6, 2026·56 min·5 clips
Cameron Hanes ran 250 miles on a broken foot because his shoe sponsor and book release demanded it.
Host Dominic Schlueter interviews ultrarunner Cameron Hanes about running 250 miles on a broken foot, his mental toughness, and the personal drivers behind his extreme endurance. They discuss his father's legacy, parenting philosophy, and insights from training with figures like David Goggins.

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A blunt look at endurance, identity, and the cost of calling yourself tough.

Cameron Haynes' story reaches past the headline of 250 miles on a broken foot. The conversation keeps testing the legend against the person behind it, asking what still drives him, how family and training shaped that drive, and why he talks like there is still more to prove.

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You want a real look at what 250 miles on a broken foot costs.

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