A 40-year-old man from Ohio has confessed to selling his soul to a crossroads demon in exchange for running faster in 100 mile ultra events. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said he made the deal after being frustrated with his lack of progress and popularity in the running community.

“I just wanted to be better, you know? To place higher, to get more likes and comments on my road selfies, to inspire others with my motivational posts on Facebook running groups. I thought it was worth it,” he said.

The man, who goes by the name of John, said he met the demon at a crossroads near his home one night and agreed to give up his soul after 10 years of running glory. He said the demon gave him a pair of red shoes that boosted his speed and endurance.

“It was amazing at first. I started winning races, breaking records, getting sponsors and followers. I felt like a superstar. Everyone wanted to be me or be with me,” he said.

However, he soon realized that the deal had a dark side. He said he became addicted to running and lost interest in anything else. He alienated his family and friends, who accused him of being selfish and arrogant. He also suffered from constant injuries and pain, which he ignored with the help of drugs.

“I couldn’t stop running. It was like a curse. I ran until I bled, until I collapsed, until I hated myself. But I couldn’t stop. The demon was always in my head, taunting me, reminding me of our deal,” he said.

He said he tried to break the deal by destroying the shoes, but it was too late. The demon appeared and told him that he had already claimed his soul and that he would take him to hell when his time was up.

“He laughed at me and said I was a fool. He said I wasted my life for nothing. He said no one cared about me or my running. He said I was alone and miserable,” he said.

John said he also sought help from David Goggins, a former Navy SEAL and ultramarathon runner who is known for his extreme feats of endurance and motivation. He said he hoped Goggins would give him some advice on how to overcome his situation.

“But all he told me was to run harder and carry more boats. He said I was weak and pathetic. He said I needed to embrace the suck and stay hard. He said I had no excuse,” he said.

John said he felt even more hopeless after talking to Goggins. He said he realized that he had no way out of his deal and that he had ruined his life for nothing.

“Don’t do it. It’s not worth it. Running is supposed to be fun, not a torture. Enjoy it while you can, but don’t let it consume you. And don’t sell your soul for anything. It’s the only thing you have that matters,” he said.