The Stokecast

99: Leave Your Ego At The Starting Line - with Ultrarunner and Entrepreneur, Candice Burt

09.09.2020 - By Jonathan Ronzio, Emily HollandPlay

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Candice Burt loves to run... really, really far. But this elite ultrarunner is also the founder of Destination Trail — a race organization and management company known for its 200-mile series — as well as the host and producer of the Humans of Ultraruning podcast, and a single mom to two girls. Safe to say, Candice stays busy!

In this episode, learn how Candice combined a passion for running with an obsession for maps and creating routes to start her business Destination Trail. Explore how that's been the unlock to storytelling endeavors and additional creative outlets, learn how Candice fits all of this into her lifestyle, and what her company has been doing to pivot amid the pandemic. 

Lastly, and most importantly, get Candice's take on why your own ego is your hardest competitor both on and off the trail, and how she learned to let go.

To get involved in a virtual trail race or stay connected to Destination Trail, visit destinationtrailrun.com

To learn more about Candice, visit her website at candiceburt.com

Or connect with Candice on Instagram @runcandicerun

Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland

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