BJ got into running when he stepped on the scale for the first time in years and realized he was over 200pounds. After losing 40lbs in 4 months, he stepped up his running game and ran his first 50mile race this year! Here's the crazy thing...He ran the whole race on a stress fracture!BJ says that the greatest lesson he has learned from ultrarunning is "who you are is not what you do." It took a stress fracture to humble him, and even thoug he didn't podium his first 50 (like he was hoping to), just finishing was well worth it as he grew tremendously as a person.BJ Herndon works for "Arkansas Better Dads" and has a wife and two daughters. He loves all things outdoors, and leads worship at a weekly Young Adult night service.~Leave us a review!~Click here to leave a review on appleClick here to rate us on SpotifyBJ's advice for a first time 100 mile racer:-Don't do too much running on pavement (this is how he fractured his tibia!)-Sign up for an ultra and just commit to it____________________________________________________________________________________________BJ's Links:  Instagram: @bhern29 BJ's Coaching - Live for Eternity:Instagram: @liveforeternity1Website: www.liveforeternity.life_______________________________________________________________________________________Other Links:Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/supportPrivate coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner trail&ultra runners (5k-ultra): @thepinetreerunnerUtah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videosJoin our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook