How a Full-Time Professional Runs Ultra Distances Across the World ft. Aakash Nambiar | EP 99 | FYU

What does it take to run ultra distances around the world while keeping a full-time job?
In this inspiring episode of Find Your Ultra, host Vipin Sharma sits down with Aakash Nambiar - a minimalist traveler, barefoot runner, and creator behind @barefootmallu.

From balancing work deadlines to funding his own international races, Aakash proves that passion and discipline can co-exist with a 9-to-5 life. He opens up about running barefoot across deserts, discovering freedom through discomfort, and how travel shaped his mindset toward success and simplicity.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:
How a full-time professional trains for ultra-distance events
Why Aakash chooses to run barefoot around the world
The mindset that helps him balance work, travel, and endurance
How minimalism and discomfort build mental strength
Practical tips for anyone chasing freedom through discipline

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: Find Your Ultra with Aakash Nambiar
05:32 - Life in Dubai: Culture, Routine & Running Environment
12:26 - Challenges of Running in Dubai — Especially Barefoot
15:53 - Aakash’s Nomadic Journey & Solo Long Run Experience
24:08 - Becoming a Traveling Runner: Dedication & Community
28:27 - Travel Tools: Best Apps like Reddit & Couchsurfing
31:59 - Couchsurfing Stories: Experiences from Spain & Iran
36:55 - Budget Travel Tips: How to Plan & Save Money
40:26 - Vaughan Town & Connecting with People Worldwide
49:50 - Iran’s Hidden Culture & Aakash’s Reflections
52:55 - Staying Fit on the Move: Fitness, Diet & Barefoot Running
1:02:46 - What Running Means to Aakash Nambiar Today


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About :
Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth.
Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner, and a certified nutritionist.
He chats with experts to reveal their secrets that can help you execute your dreams. Join us as we embark on this journey of learning from inspiring individuals.

Thanks for dropping by. Vipin used to be a regular MBA with a regular day job and a host of unhealthy habits leading to weight issues. He started running and studied nutrition to lose weight, and along the journey, He ended up running a bunch of ultra marathons.

Learning, however, is a lifelong pursuit. Join us in this journey to transcend my flawed self, and you may also just 'Find Your Ultra'.