Nick Butter has run a marathon in every country on Earth—196 in total. It took him 674 days, 9 passports, and over a million pounds to complete. But his story isn’t just about world records.

From a chance meeting with a man in the Sahara that changed his perspective on life, to being smuggled across borders and sleeping in airports, Nick's journey is one of humanity, grit, and purpose. Along the way, he met families who welcomed him in without speaking a word of English, faced brutal heat and illness, and encountered near-misses that would’ve ended the mission early.

We also talk about what came after: his books Running the World, the upcoming World Journal, his non-profit The 196 Foundation, and the retreats he now leads to help others rediscover their joy in running.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to do something no one else has done—and keep growing after—it’s all here.