Welcome to Season 1 Episode 5. This season is all about Late Race Survival. How do the consistent finishers push through the desire to quit? We’re interviewing a bunch of great runners from elite to everyday #nopodium plate spinners.

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Michael Whiteside, an ultrarunner from Ogden, Utah, shares his experiences running the Wasatch 100 and Bear 100 back-to-back. He talks about his background, how he got into ultrarunning, and the challenges he faced during both races.

Despite the physical and mental struggles, Michael pushed through and crossed the finish line. He emphasizes the importance of his support of his crew and pacers in helping him overcome the difficulties.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:39 Getting Into Ultrarunning

08:07 Preparing for the Wasatch 100 and Bear 100

15:19 Running the Wasatch 100

28:06 Preparing for the Bear 100

31:02 The Challenges of the Bear 100

36:41 The Final Stretch and Crossing the Finish Line

39:16 Upcoming Races

40:07 Local vs Commercial Races

40:37 Preserving the Bear and Wasatch Races

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