How do you stay in the sport without burning out or breaking down?

In this raw, no-filter conversation, elite ultrarunner and mother of two shares how she balances high-stakes racing, family life, and injury recovery, without losing her edge. From back-to-back podiums at Western States 100 to tackling UTMB and navigating DNF decisions, this episode dives into the mindset, discipline, and honesty required to keep going long after others quit.

We talk injuries, motherhood, mental burnout, recovery, and what it really takes to last in ultrarunning. This isn’t just about mileage. It’s about resilience.

🔹 Western States podium insights
🔹 Injury vs. ego: knowing when to stop
🔹 Motherhood, training, and sleep deprivation
🔹 Why she chooses to compete, not just complete
🔹 How art, running, and life intersect

This is Secrets to Ultra Running Longevity.
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Keywords: Ultra running podcast, Western States 100, Eszter Csillag, UTMB, mom runner, injury recovery, trail running mindset, women in ultrarunning, endurance sports, elite trail runners