Amy Clark, the editor in chief of Ultra Running Magazine, shares her journey into ultra running and the impact it has had on her life. She discusses the joy of combining passion and paychecks, as well as the bond she shares with her father through running. Amy also highlights the rise of women in ultra running and the authenticity of athletes like Courtney Dauwalter. She reflects on the evolution of Ultra Running Magazine and the challenges of staying impartial in the face of controversy. Amy concludes by discussing the potential future of the sport and the influence of marketing on ultra running. In this conversation, Amy Clark, the editor-in-chief of Ultra Running Magazine, discusses various topics related to ultra running. The conversation covers the importance of community in ultra running, dealing with criticism and feedback, recognition and awards in the sport, creative ideas for recognizing ultra runners, the process of selecting Ultra Runner of the Year, future plans for Ultra Running Magazine, personal running goals for 2024, the rise of backyard ultras and their media coverage, the experience of photographing Big's Backyard Ultra, and brainstorming new race ideas.

Chapters

00:00 Combining Passion and Paychecks

01:24 Amy's Journey into Ultra Running

03:07 Growing Up with a Marathoner Father

04:15 Running as a Bond with Amy's Dad

05:35 The Impact of Running on Family

06:43 The Joy of Seeing Your Child Embrace Your Passion

07:19 The Perception of Ultra Running

08:29 The Rise of Women in Ultra Running

09:33 The Authenticity of Courtney Dauwalter

11:01 The Shift in Focus from Men to Women in Ultra Running

12:11 The Evolution of Ultra Running Magazine

18:14 The Growth and Change of Ultra Running Magazine

20:05 The Impact of Blogs and Online Media on Ultra Running Magazine

27:58 The Controversy Surrounding UTMB Ironman

35:20 The Future of Ultra Running

38:43 The Potential Shift to Larger Ultra Running Events

41:33 The Influence of Marketing on Ultra Running

42:36 The Importance of Community in Ultra Running

44:07 Dealing with Criticism and Feedback

47:04 Recognition and Awards in Ultra Running

49:25 Ideas for Recognizing Ultra Runners

51:45 The Process of Selecting Ultra Runner of the Year

52:49 Creative Ideas for Ultra Runner of the Year Awards

53:29 Future Plans for Ultra Running Magazine

55:22 Personal Running Goals for 2024

57:05 Backyard Ultras and the Media Coverage

59:22 The Experience of Photographing Big's Backyard Ultra

01:00:38 Ideas for New Backyard Ultras

01:01:37 Brainstorming Session for New Race Ideas

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