Maggie Guterl just became the first woman ever to win Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, a multi-day race that does not have a fixed-distance finish line. So we talked to Maggie about how this extraordinary race works, and Maggie does a brilliant job of detailing what it was like to overcome the unique physical and mental challenges of Big’s; the significance of being the race’s first female champion; the next insane race she has her sights set on, and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Salad and M&M’s (1:40)
• What is Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra? (5:50)
• Approaching a race that has no fixed end (10:02)
• Big’s vs. other ultras (19:14)
• Your physical / mental limits? (28:52)
• Being the first woman to win Big’s (40:00)
• Mike McKnight & Zack Bitter’s records (34:50)
• Barkley Marathons vs. Big’s Backyard? (39:29)
• On NOT running (46:28)
• Why do you run? (50:39)

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