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Episode #7: Commodore Peter Scott – Running Deep From Submarine Command to Mountain Ultras

Episode #7: Commodore Peter Scott – Running Deep From Submarine Command to Mountain Ultras

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Commodore Peter Scott’s journey from submarine commander to mountain ultrarunner is as bold as it is inspiring.

In this episode, Peter reveals how a life of deep-sea leadership transformed into a pursuit of ultra-distance endurance—and what it taught him about service, sacrifice, and self-mastery.

Key Moments in This Episode:

- What it takes to earn submarine command in the Navy’s elite training program

- The day his submarine ran aground and the leadership reckoning that followed

- Why he left drinking behind to pursue his first marathon

- The transformation from marathoner to ultrarunner to UTMB finisher

- How the mountains replaced the majesty of the sea

- The four Ps that guide Peter in races—and in life

- What self-belief really means under pressure

Resources & Links:

Peter’s Book: Running Deep

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LinkedIn: Peter Scott on LinkedIn

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