Between mouthfuls of oatmeal, Mike Welden recounts his long, tortuous path to the Laurel Highlands 70 mile race this past June. From a high-octane skiing accident in Canada to breaking into the track at a maximum-security all-girl’s school, Mike’s penchant for the unconventional and utterly ridiculous makes for a gripping story.

It’s not all jokes, though. Throughout the episode, Mike also shares his experience with a new coach, reworking his racing mentality, and a raw, honest look at the ultrarunning experience.

Mike Welden. Laurel. 2017. Read This.

Laurel Highlands

Cascade Mountain

"Ben Nephew's" Orocs

Syracuse Half

Back to back years at the Syracuse Half - 2016 and 2017

Springletrack

The Springletrack course - 20 miles of nothing but good trail

Breakneck Marathon

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• Mike Welden
• Dick Vincent (mentioned)
• Natalie Thompson (mentioned)
• Gambit (mentioned)
• Jamie Hobbs (mentioned)
• Kim McCarthy (mentioned)
• Jason Mintz (mentioned)
• Jan Wellford (mentioned)
• Scotie Jacobs (mentioned)

Special Guest: Mike Welden.

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