Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Kaytlyn Gerbin about her work as a bioengineer, the Rainier Infinity Loop; running ultras vs mountaineering; why scientists make good ultra runners; cheating on snowboarding; and a whole lot more. 

TOPICS & TIMES

• Kaytlyn tries to remember the name of her dissertation (2:21)
• Describe the Rainier Infinity Loop? (6:35)
• Choosing projects / running ultra vs mountaineering (10:30)
• How much do you tailor training for specific events? (14:03)
• Is your brain on or off while exercising (15:57)
• Why scientists make great ultra runners (19:59)
• Rock climbing vs. ultra running (21:23)
• What was your introduction to running? (26:11)
• Growing up in Wisconsin (32:30)
• Imposter syndrome & start line at Western States (35:09)
• Snowboarding / cheating on snowboarding (37:50)
• Ultra runner couples & pacing your partner (51:42)
• The rest of 2020? (57:41)

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