9 Apr 2025 10:00
#394 Cru Mahoney: Lessons Learned from 6.5 Years of Running Every Day
Cru Mahoney is a 24-year-old writer and creator known for his raw, daily reflections on self-discipline, purpose, and identity. With over 2,400 consecutive days of running a mile and sitting in an ice bath each morning, Cru isn't chasing performance—he's chasing character. His content blends humor, honesty, and personal conviction, resonating with people who are tired of surface-level inspiration and ready to do the work.
In this episode, we sit down with Cru Mahoney to explore what it means to live in alignment with your values. Cru opens up about growing up with anxiety, feeling trapped in school, and why he chose to opt out of the traditional path to build a life around truth and discipline. We dig into his 2,400+ day streak of running and ice baths—not for the physical challenge, but as a way to become someone he respects. If you’ve ever felt like you were meant for more, this conversation is your reminder that the work begins within.
What we cover:- 2,478+ days of running and ice baths - Why doing hard things builds self-respect - What it actually means to “keep a promise to yourself.” - Why confidence is a skill—not a trait—and how to build it.
(00:00) Introduction (05:30) Why doing one hard thing every day changes who you are (10:15) The real reason Cru has run every day for 6.5 years (16:45) Ice baths, pain, and learning to stay in the hard moments (22:10) Discipline as a daily promise, not a performance (28:35) How choosing discomfort builds self-respect (35:00) Why confidence is earned—not a personality trait (41:20) You don't need a plan—just show up today (48:05) Running every day didn’t fix his life—but it revealed who he is (01:02:10) What 2,478 days taught Cru about who he wants to be
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