In this conversation, IzzyB shares her journey into ultra running, starting with team sports and extreme sports before transitioning to trail running. She discusses her experience volunteering at the Moab 240 and how it inspired her to participate in the race the following year. IzzyB also talks about her gear and nutrition choices for ultra running, including her love for Pop-Tarts. As a marketing professional in the endurance space, she shares her insights on representing brands in the same sport she competes in. She emphasizes the importance of running groups and community support in her running journey. IzzyB concludes by discussing her future races and goals, including the possibility of participating in a 300-mile race. In this conversation, IzzyB discusses various aspects of ultrarunning, including pacing and endurance, emotional moments during races, challenges for female runners, the importance of volunteers, life-changing experiences in ultrarunning, the emotional roller coaster of 200-mile races, and the desire to continue pushing boundaries.Takeaways