Episode #36 - Seth Ruhling, Professional Trail Runner for The North Face & Smith Optics

In this episode, Seth Ruhling shares his journey as a runner and the influence of his parents on his athletic pursuits. He discusses his transition from other sports to running and how it became a significant part of his identity. Seth also talks about the support he received from his parents and the challenges he faced during his college running career. Seth Ruhling discusses his experience with college athletics, including dealing with injuries and an eating disorder. He shares his journey from triathlon to trail running and becoming a professional athlete. He also talks about the growth of trail running as a sport and the qualification process for races like CCC. Finally, he recounts his race in Mexico and the challenges he faced during the event. In this conversation, Seth Ruhling discusses his journey in ultra running, including his experience racing CCC and his upcoming races. He shares insights on overcoming injuries and setbacks, the importance of a support system, and offers advice for aspiring ultra runners. _________ Seth’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/sethruhling/ Boulder Boys IG: https://www.instagram.com/boulderboys_trail/ Seth’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/1629063 ___________ Check out this week's sponsor: Synergy website: https://synergywetsuits.com Synergy IG: https://www.instagram.com/synergywetsuits?igsh=MTA2NzlqYmw5bnBqNQ==