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Podcast: The ZenRUN Podcast
Episode: Episode 490 - John Herzfeld – From Go-Karts to Global Good (Part 1)
Description: In this first episode of a special two-part conversation, we meet the ever-curious and wonderfully humble John Herzfeld—fellow Delirious WEST runner, mechanical engineer, storyteller, and lifelong volunteer.
Before John took on a 200-mile ultra, he was building go-karts in the hills of Darlington, designing signs with technical flair, and volunteering in remote Papua New Guinea. This episode dives into John’s early life, family legacy, deep ties to community, and the unique experiences that shaped his passion for adventure and giving back.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
🏃 John’s childhood adventures...