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In this conversation, Troy Meadows interviews Mason Boswell, the founder of Ultra Crew Hub, a platform that provides resources and information for ultrarunning crews. Mason shares his background as an athlete and his transition into ultra running. He discusses the challenges of training in a flat area like Minnesota and the methods he uses to maintain his mountain legs. Mason explains the purpose of Ultra Crew Hub and how it aims to connect runners and crews, provide visual perspectives of races, and create a community within the ultrarunning world. In this part of the conversation, Mason Boswell discusses the lasting friendships that are formed through ultrarunning, highlighting the close bonds that develop between crew members and runners. He shares his experience running the Cruel Jewel race, a challenging and beautiful race in Georgia. Mason also talks about his races at Ouray, Wasatch, and the Big Alta event, providing insights into the courses and the unique experiences they offer. Mason discusses his upcoming races and his quest to qualify for the Hard Rock 100. He shares his excitement for running the Gorge Waterfalls 100K and the challenges of managing multiple races in a weekend. Mason also talks about his determination to run Hard Rock and his willingness to finish the race regardless of his age. He mentions other races he's interested in, such as the Millwood route and the Superior Hiking Trail FKT. Mason concludes by inviting the community to share their race experiences with Ultra Crew Hub.

Mason's Links 

@ultracrewhub

@bozshilo

Things we talked about on the show

⁠Norta Track Treadmills X32i⁠

⁠Ultra Crew Hub⁠

UCH Episode with Troy and his DadUCH Episode Crew Mental Wellness 

UCH Episode with Katie Asmuth

UCH Episode with Jennifer St Amand

Crewing the Wasatch 100 YouTube video

Danielle Snyder: Innter Drive Wellness

Freetrail Experts

Lauren Mitchell

Zion 100

Big Alta

Gorge Waterfalls

Crewl Jewl

Ouray 100

Wasatch 100

Crazy Mt 100Oura

y, Crazy, Hard Ass - AKA: The Hard Ass WayIMTUF

Jigger Johnson 100

Revenant Ultra Adventure Run -  New Zeland

Mill-Wood Route

Superior Hiking Trail FKT

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