Bethany Madson - "You are the only one that sets your limits"

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!Scott interviews ultra runner Bethany about her running journey, which began in 2018 with a six-hour trail ultra at The Beast after returning to running post–second daughter, progressed to a first 50K at Big BUTTS, a 12-hour at The Beast in 2019, a break in 2020–2021, then a return in 2022 and a first 100-miler at Red Dirt in 2023.She completed her 10th 100-miler in March 2026. She shares lessons on pushing limits, nutrition and hydration, focus, and the supportive ultra community, plus favorite races MS 100 and Fondren Urban Ultra, where she set an overall course record (also at MS 100).Bethany details pre/post-race routines, gear and fueling preferences, a standout supportive finish memory, a tough Wildcat 100 nutrition mistake, advice for newcomers to sign up and aim to finish, and 2026 goals of her first 200 at Old Ephraim plus Pinhoti.Bethany Madson - https://www.facebook.com/madson.bethanyRaces MentionedThe Beast UltraBig Butts 50kRed Dirt 100-MilerMS 100-MilerFondren Urban UltraGeorgia Death RaceWildcat 100Old EphraimPinhoti 100Shout OutsMs. RenneeMr. DennisTiffanyJosh WarrenCoach JacksonSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, app development, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye GuyAndrew WilliamsKellie LandrumDownload our new app on Apple or Android!!!