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In the second episode of the MidPacker Pod Mini Series “Revisiting Unbreakable” hosts Troy Meadows and MVD, Matt Van Delsam sit down with Legend of the sport and 2 time Cougar winner Hal Koerner to get the athletes perspective as a competitor in the field and one of the stars of the the greatest movie of all time Unbreakable.

In the conversation Hal covers the experience of participating in the Western States 100 race, the influence of the Unbreakable movie, the evolution of ultra running gear and strategies, and the impact of media coverage on the sport. Hal also delves into the significance of the Montreal race team and how it shared the development of ultra running as a sport in the early 2000’s. 

The conversation covers various aspects of the 2010 Western States race, Hal’s injury, race experiences, the impact of the race on participants, the perfect storm that was Anton, Geoff, Hal, and Kilian coming to the start line in 2010, and the enduring legacy of the event. It also delves into the themes of community, support, and the joy of trail running. The conversation highlights the significance of the race and its impact on the sport of ultrarunning.

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Things we talked about in the episode

Leadville 100

Western States 100

Scott Jurek I

an Torrace 

Ben Hian

Bradnon Sebraski

Karl Meltzer

David Horton

Montrail Race Team

Montrail Ultra Cup

Way Too Cool

Kilian Jornet

Miwok 100k

Canadian Death RaceCraig Thornley

Pine 2 Palm 100

Rogue Valley Runners Siskiyou Out and Back

Quarry Rd AS

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