In this episode, Jake and Mick sit down with Sarah Humble, fresh off her wins at the White Pine 50 and Bear 100. Sarah shares her journey from high school cross-country to dominating ultramarathons, how quitting her job led to a breakthrough summer of training in Europe, and what it really takes to race at the highest level.We also dive into: • The Appalachian Trail FKT controversy and fairness in records • Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – who’s the true GOAT? • Mammoth 200 recap, Fantasy Trail Running, and Jim Walmsley’s dominance • DC Peaks 50 predictions (men’s and women’s race previews!) • Sarah’s mindset and strategy that led to her 21-hour Bear 100 win • What’s next: preparing for the Black Canyon 100K🔥 Whether you’re a trail runner, ultrarunning fan, or just love stories of grit and endurance, this episode delivers hot takes, deep insights, and plenty of laughs.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Opening Banter & Predictions00:36 – Introducing Sarah Humble: White Pine & Bear 100 Champion02:09 – Stories from Racing Against Sarah04:07 – Dropping Poles & Racing Strategy05:22 – Sarah Quits Job for Running + Summer in Europe07:07 – Swiss Canyon Trail & Competing Internationally07:53 – High School Running Background & Lessons Learned09:18 – From Average 5K to Ultramarathon Beast11:17 – Pre-Race Talk: Dixie Pigs, Mammoth, & Bear 10012:15 – Appalachian Trail FKT Controversy14:21 – Debating Trans Inclusion in FKTs18:49 – Sarah’s 21-Hour Bear 100 Victory Story21:04 – Hot Takes on Records & Recognition23:17 – Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – Who’s the GOAT?25:36 – Kilian Jornet, Jim Walmsley & Trail Running Legends27:20 – Fantasy Trail Running & Mammoth 200 Results33:13 – Behind the Scenes of Mammoth 200: Pacing & Mind Games36:20 – Sarah’s Race Strategy at Bear 10038:01 – Battling Competitors in the Final Miles41:28 – Women’s-Only Broadcast Debate in Trail Running43:55 – Livestreams, Commentary & Growing the Sport47:14 – What It Takes to Run a Race Livestream55:55 – Previewing DC Peaks 50: Weather Worries59:16 – Women’s Race Preview – Sydney Park, Natalie Nicholson, Astrid Lindgren01:07:08 – Podium Predictions for the Women’s 50-Miler01:17:08 – Men’s Race Preview – Hammond, White, Gonzalez, Robinson01:27:08 – Men’s Podium Predictions & Times01:32:30 – Could a Woman Podium Overall?01:37:07 – Grant Running for Jarrett: Racing for a Cause01:39:51 – Sarah’s Next Big Race: Black Canyon 100K01:40:56 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off👉 If you enjoy this, subscribe to the channel, drop a comment, and share with your running crew!🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kACcBFHv166q1Csg07CTB?si=LUFiKQRVQ5m5n5ewy7KswA#TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #Bear100 #DCpeaks #SarahHumble #BlackCanyon100K #NextAidStation