In this episode Mark Hemmings shares his trail running journey, from starting with road races to transitioning to trail running and eventually tackling the Capes 100. He emphasizes the importance of learning from the greats and going all-in when pursuing a new challenge. Mark also highlights the joy of running with his daughter and the beauty of the Cape Breton course. He discusses the logistical aspects of the race, including crew support and drop bags, and shares his experience running through the night and encountering challenging weather conditions. Mark shares his experience of running the CAPES 100 race and pushing himself to finish strong.

Mark talks about his why behind this challenge, to create a documentary about turning 50 and pushing himself to do something previously believed to be impossible.

We finish off by discussing the intersection of photography and running, how they enhance each other, and the joy of documenting his trail running journeys.

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