EP.11 | Running 430 Miles for Single Parents | The Buff Runner on the Mean Grit Podcast

What drives someone to run 430 miles across Utah? For Mason Wright—aka  @buffrunner  - it's the single parent who works 3 jobs and never gets to rest. It’s his own mom. And it’s every person who's ever had to grind through life when the odds were stacked against them.In this episode of the Mean Grit Podcast, Mason shares his powerful story of running across Utah to raise money for The Single Parent Project, a nonprofit that helps single parents with essentials like groceries, rent, childcare, and kids’ sports fees.We dive deep into: 💥 The mental and physical toll of ultrarunning🔥 Fueling with 10,000+ calories per day🧠 The mindset to keep moving—even when your body wants to quit👟 Going from a 270-lb first-time runner to pro Spartan racer💪 Why movement is non-negotiable, and what recovery really looks like❤️ How personal struggle becomes fuel for purpose-driven actionMason’s grit, heart, and honesty will light a fire in you—whether you're training for an ultramarathon or just trying to survive the day.👉 DONATE to support single parents:https://www.singleparentproject.org🛒 Buy Run Utah merch (supports the cause):https://www.deathmarchrunningcompany.com🗺️ Track the journey or learn more:https://www.buffrunner.com/runutah 📲 Follow Mason (Buff Runner):Instagram | TikTok | YouTube: @buffrunner🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Mean Grit Podcast for more stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Your support helps fuel the mission!#BuffRunner #RunUtah #SingleParentProject #Ultramarathon #MeanGrit #RunningPodcast #EnduranceRunning #UtahTrailRunning #MentalToughness #DontQuit #RunAcrossUtah