This week we bring you a replay of one of our favorite recent guests, Mel Urie, who conquered the grueling Uberman triathlon.
The 556 mile course goes from the Mists of Avalon to the Snows of Mount Whitney. Starting on Catalina Island, participants swim 21 miles in the open Pacific Ocean to the shores of Palos Verdes. The 400 mile bike route leaves the city of Angels and climbs 20,000 vertical feet before descending to Badwater basin, at 200 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America. From Badwater, athletes run 135 miles through Death Valley before ascending 13,000 feet to the trailhead @ Mt Whitney, the highest peak in the Continental United States."
You are going to LOVE this episode, so sit back and enjoy.
Connect with Melissa Urie:
Instragram: @rangamel
Facebook: Melissa Urie -Ultra Endurance Athlete
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