The Guy Who Broke a World Record
09/14/21 • 51 min
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Guinness World Record holder? Our guest John Orth will tell you all about it! In 2016 he broke a world record and then strived to beat it again just two years later. You'll hear first-hand how intense his training was, the process for documenting the actual attempt, how an injury threatened to derail his effort, what it felt like when someone beat his record, and his biggest takeaways from this incredible experience.
Wondering what his record was? Listen to find out!
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Guinness World Record holder? Our guest John Orth will tell you all about it! In 2016 he broke a world record and then strived to beat it again just two years later. You'll hear first-hand how intense his training was, the process for documenting the actual attempt, how an injury threatened to derail his effort, what it felt like when someone beat his record, and his biggest takeaways from this incredible experience.
Wondering what his record was? Listen to find out!
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