I want to share my experience of doing 7 marathons in 7 days — what I did, where and when I did it, why I did it, where I found my inspiration, the watch-outs, and the mental and physical rewards that come from pursuing something most people would call “crazy.”
Let me start with the facts:
• I ran 7 full marathons
• On 7 consecutive days
• No rest days, no shortcuts
• Just showing up, keeping moving, and finishing
This challenge took place right here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I started 8 days ago, and I finished yesterday. Over those 7 days, I covered a total of 295.365 km — one marathon at a time, one day at a time.
This wasn’t about speed. It was about unbroken consistency.
I didn’t do this for attention, validation, or a trophy. I did it to confront my own limits.
We all have voices inside that say:
• I’m too tired
• I can’t keep going
• This is too hard
• Just quit
This challenge was my way of silencing that voice — permanently. I wanted to prove to myself that I could show up, even when every cell in my body wanted to stop.
My mindset was shaped more than anything by David Goggins. These principles weren’t just words to me — I lived them for 7 straight days.
• The 40% Rule: When your body screams to stop, you’re only at 40% of your true capability.
• Embrace the Suck: Discomfort is not the enemy — it’s where growth begins.
• Callous Your Mind: Mental toughness is built like calluses — through repeated, intentional struggle.
• You Are Not Your Excuses: Excuses are the lies we tell ourselves to stay comfortable.
• The Most Powerful Conversations Happen When You’re Suffering: Pain reveals who you really are.
Every sore muscle, every tough morning, every moment I wanted to stop — I leaned into Goggins’ philosophy. I didn’t just run. I built mental armor.
• Slow down to keep going: The goal is to finish, not race.
• Nutrition and recovery are non‑negotiable: You can’t out‑will a lack of fuel or rest. Let me be very clear — I made the biggest mistake of these 7 days yesterday. I ate too much braised pork, and during and after the run, I had an acai smoothie with lots of ice. My stomach just couldn’t handle that combination. I felt terrible, my energy crashed, and because I didn’t have the energy to run with proper form, the blisters on my feet became even more painful. That run became pure torture. That was the hardest moment of the whole challenge — the moment I actually thought about quitting. So if you ever take on a challenge like this, friends — watch out for this.
• Distinguish injury from weakness: Listen to your body, but don’t obey your lazy mind.
• Mental breakdowns are normal: The voice telling you to quit is a liar. Keep moving.
This challenge rewired me from the inside out.
• Unshakable mental toughness: Regular life stress no longer feels “hard.”
• Elimination of self‑doubt: You learn you can trust yourself to finish what you start.
• Comfort with discomfort: Difficult things no longer scare you — they motivate you.
• Extreme resilience: Anxiety shrinks; confidence becomes permanent, not temporary.
• A stronger inner voice: You stop letting fear make decisions for you.
• Courage to take smart risks: This is one of the deepest lessons I learned. Almost 13 years ago, when I was 30, I suffered a very serious Achilles tendon injury. I was practically crippled for about two years. Even after I recovered, the structure of that part of my body changed permanently, and I still feel minor pains from time to time. During the later stage of this 7‑day challenge, I felt real pressure on my Achilles tendon, and it made me seriously consider quitting. But I told myself: the human body is a living, adaptive thing. Theoretically, most forms of temporary damage can be recovered. Of course, some injuries can last for years — that’s a massive loss we all want to avoid. But if you watch ultramarathon runners from all over the world on YouTube, you’ll know many of their organs temporarily struggle or fail in the late stages of extreme endurance runs. It looks scary, and it feels horrible, but in the end, almost all of them recover. I’m not saying there’s no real danger. What I am saying is: if you want a brave life, you have to be more open to calculated risks. During this run, I made my own decision, trusted my judgment, and kept going. Now that I’ve finished, my Achilles tendon is okay. This has given me a whole new level of confidence in my ability to judge, decide, and act bravely.
• Extreme cardiovascular endurance: Heart, lungs, and circulation adapt to a new level.
• Deeper muscular & skeletal strength: Consistent stress builds real, functional durability.
• Improved metabolism & energy: Stable energy, better focus, higher physical capacity.
• Enhanced recovery ability: Your body learns to adapt, repair, and come back stronger.
• Long‑term physical confidence: You know what your body is truly capable of.
People will ask: “Why put your body through that? Is it worth it?”
To me, this isn’t crazy. Settling for less than you’re capable of — that’s crazy.
I did this because:
• I want to keep growing, not shrinking.
• I want to live with strength, not limitation.
• I want to be the kind of person who finishes, even when it’s hard.
This is about mastery over self.
We live in a world that avoids pain, avoids struggle, avoids discomfort. But every time you voluntarily push through suffering, you reclaim control over your mind and your life.
As David Goggins says: “Most people never tap into their greatest power because they quit too soon.”
I ran 7 marathons in 7 days — here in Chiang Mai, started 8 days ago, finished yesterday — not because I’m special. I did it because I chose to embrace the struggle, outwork the doubt, and finish no matter what.
This journey isn’t about running.
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