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On this episode of the Infinite Endurance Network, Philip J. Sebastiani and Nadine Forest recap The Backland - 2025 Edition. They delve into the technical aspects of live-streaming the event, the runners' stories, and the mental hurdles they encounter during the race. The conversation highlights the importance of crew support, race strategies, and the event's overall excitement, while also reflecting on improvements for future broadcasts. 

The Backland

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The Backland Preview - 2025 Edition is now live!

On this episode of the Infinite Endurance Network, I'm joined by a group of Backland experts. Ryan "Rhino" Roberts, two-time Champion of The Backland and a lifetime Land Count of 52. Last year's Co-Champion, William "Billay" Kent, who will start his 3rd Backland and has a lifetime land count of 43. Ryan "B" Hill also chimes in with athlete analysis and holds a land count PR of 16. 

We share experiences from previous editions of the race and break down everything you need to know heading into the 5th Annual The Backland Last Man Standing. Catch ALL the action via the livestream on the Infinite Endurance Network YouTube Channel.

The Backland

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In this episode of the Infinite Endurance Network, Philip discusses his recent recovery from an ankle injury, the podcast's rebrand, and his plans for live race coverage. Tune in to hear about Philip's vision for connecting and sharing stories from the front lines to first-time runners. Don't miss the upcoming live stream of The Backland Last Man Standing race!

The Backland Last Man Standing

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An interview with 2025 Big Texas Ultra 100K Champion, Nadine Forest. Running a race for the ages, she came from behind in a highly competitive women's podium that spanned 55 minutes. She finished on top of the women's podium and 2nd overall. She describes her race plan, execution, and mindset throughout the day. 

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An interview with 2025 Big Texas Ultra 100K Champion, Nicholas Wittkopp. He shares the physical and mental challenges faced during his 100K debut, with a particular focus on his determination to persevere despite many obstacles. Eager to improve in the world of ultra running, this is just the beginning of his journey. 

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The first-ever Infinite Endurance Podcast Recap Show is now live! Ryan Hill and Ryan Roberts join me to recap this year's 2025 Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship. We review our pre-race predictions, provide an overview of race day from our perspectives, and share our thoughts on the future of the Big Texas Ultra and how it can evolve to become even better. 

Big Texas Ultra 

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The first-ever Infinite Endurance Podcast Predictions & Story Line Show is now live! I’m joined by Ryan Hill, two-time Champion of the Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship, to break down everything you need to know heading into championship weekend.

We dive into:

The Course Breakdown — terrain, strategy, where races are won or lost, and how the updated layout changes the game.
Men’s & Women’s Championship Fields — dark horses, returning legends, breakout contenders, and bold predictions you won’t want to miss.
Storylines to Watch — who’s on a redemption arc, who’s coming in hot, and who might shock the field when the gun goes off.

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An interview with Alex Walker before the 2025 Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship. Earlier this year, she smashed her own course record at the South Texas Ultra 50K to punch her ticket to the championship. Alex is the defending women’s champion and has her sights set on a big performance on race day. Expect her to lead a very competitive women’s field. HERE FOR THE WOMEN’S RACE!!

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My interview with Nicholas Wittkopp before the 2025 Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship. Earlier this year, he smashed the course record by over 10 minutes at the East Texas Ultra 50K on a very hot and humid day to punch his ticket to the championship. Nicholas will be making his 100K debut on Saturday. Although he is relatively new to the ultra world, he brings a wealth of NCAA Championship-level experience and a patient mindset to the starting line. 

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An interview with Nadine Forest before the 2025 Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship. With a podium finish at last year’s championship, she requalified this year at the East Texas Ultra 50K. Nadine talks about how her training has evolved over the past year, as well as her goals for this year’s race.

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