Why not you with John OBrien
By John OBrien
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Why Not You with John O'Brien What if the only thing standing between you and doing something extraordinary… is the decision to start? Do hard things. Turning motivational interviews into personal action
Why Not You with John OBrien is a podcast that turns curiosity into courage. Each episode features genuine, down‑to‑earth people who have achieved remarkable things—Olympic gold medalists, world champions, Guinness World Record holders, ultra‑distance race winners, Leadville Trail 100 finishers, backyard ultra champions, and founders of successful businesses.
Conversations with ordinary people who did something extraordinary — ultrarunners, Ironman finishers, rebuilders, and people who bet on themselves when it didn’t make sense. The question isn’t why them. It’s why not me.
The goal isn’t to impress you. It’s to challenge you to ask a powerful question:
Why not you?
Want to share your story with me, send me an email at: Johnobie2468@gmail.com
Text me: (563)-468-3692
IG: @jjob123
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#whynotyou #authentic #Running #dontquit #hardwork #determination #discipline #motivation #ultrarunning #family #therapy #mentalhealthawareness #training #selflove #selfcare
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Dealing with an injury or set back - and doing hard things prepares you for what's to come
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Dealing with an injury - The 5 steps - Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Motivation - Consistency and Discipline
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Last Soul Ultra and Leadville 2026 Recap
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Why Not Me? What This Show Is About John O'Brien Solo
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Scott Kummer: Ten Junk Miles
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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Taking Chances - Why not you? - Run of Hope - Mark 7
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Gavin Brown: 680 Miles Across Colorado
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Eric Strand: Western States 100 and 8x Leadville
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Molly Cain: TBI Survivor to Ironman
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Jennifer Brown: Lost 190 Pounds Starting With Walking
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Tom Kelley - Athletic Director - Framingham State Football Head Coach
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Amy De Seyn | High Performance Running & Strength Coach
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May 20, 2026 |
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Active Endeavors - Business owner - Mt Everest - Matt Ostrom
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May 11, 2026 |
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Gavin Brown. Addiction, not a superhero origin story. Then 680 miles across Colorado in 14 days.
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Tara Schuster Flesch Ultra Runner Mines Of Spain 100-miler
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Jackie Young - Fleet Feet owner - Runner - Mom Ultra Runner
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Artist Aimee - AF Tattoo Studio - Tattoos Artist female owned business
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Travis Swanson Leadville 100 Finisher Mines of Spain finisher Runner father inspiration recovering addict
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Maurice Lowan - MarathonPandaMaurice Social Media Influencer Car Salesperson of the Century
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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John Miletich Leadville DNF Business Owner - from prison to ultra runner
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Taking Chances - Amanda Green - Episode 37
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Eliaz Willis Paralympic Champion Runner Amputee
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Taking Chances - Steve Anderson - Episode 35 - Operation BBQ Relief
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Taking Chances - Why not you? Year end 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Scott Anderson - AWA Hawthorne Finalist - The Scott Boys Writer Civil War history Family
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Solo #3
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - John O'Brien - "Finding a way"
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Bella & Kathryn Miletich - Runners Triathlete Endurance work/Train/learn
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Craig Burns
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Solo - John
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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John O'Brien Leadville 100 Finisher father - Runner
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 26 - Anais Elanko
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Traci Kristine O'Brien wife Department of Defense employee - leader
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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John DeDoncker Leadville 100 Finisher 10 times! President CEO Retired father
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 23 - Andy Yohe
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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John O'Brien Marine Vietnam Vet Purple Heart - Father
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 21 - Stacia Carroll
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Kevin Bullard world Champion Long Driver Dad Professional Baseball Player
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Phil Young 100 mile Champion Tunnel Hill Champion Hennepin Champion Fleet Feet owner
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Beth Jannery Female CEO Titan Writer Mom
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 17 - Brian Doerfeld
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Michele Hartwig Race Director OMR Onery Mule Racing Team Hennepin 100 Kettle Moraine
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 15 - Erin Montgomery
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Mark Ironfield PowerLifter Power Lifting Business Owner World Records
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 13 - Brandon Bartz
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Michelle Juehring Cancer Survivor Race Director Iron Women
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Nashville Country Signer Stephen Paul Runner
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Evan Kilstrom Leadville 100 Finisher Iowa State Football Player Weight loss
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 9 John Byrne
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Taking Chances - Episode 8 - John DeDoncker
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Michael Wardian world record holder Guinness world records
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Curt Johnston from DNF Leadville 2016 to Leadville 100 Finisher 2018 Runner Executive
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Pat Angerer NFL Linebacker Coach Dad All American Iowa Born and Raised
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May 27, 2025 |
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Mark Dowdle Backyard Ultra Champion All American Pro Runner
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May 19, 2025 |
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Freestyle - Episode 1 - OB and Kyle
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May 15, 2025 |
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Pat Miletich UFC Hall of Fame World Champion
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May 15, 2025 |