EPISODE · Sep 10, 2022 · 57 MIN
Episode 55: Owen Thornton - Crushing Ultras at 18 Years Old
from The Ultra Running Guys · host The Ultra Running Guys
Owen Thornton ran his first marathon at 15. And then his first 50 Miler at 16. And at 17? He took 1st place in his first 100 mile finish at the Vagabond Endurance Unico 100 last December. Epic. 🤘 And while we are at Unico this year he will be chasing the elites at the Javelina 100 with many of our other previous guests. Tune in, check out his story, and hear how this 18 year old has already snagged 6 ultra podiums at the age of 18! Be sure to follow him at https://www.instagram.com/owenrthornton/ so you can keep up with all of his adventures because this dude has a bright future ahead of him. Enjoy the episode!
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Owen Thornton ran his first marathon at 15. And then his first 50 Miler at 16. And at 17? He took 1st place in his first 100 mile finish at the Vagabond Endurance Unico 100 last December. Epic. 🤘 And while we are at Unico this year he will be chasing the elites at the Javelina 100 with many of our other previous guests. Tune in, check out his story, and hear how this 18 year old has already snagged 6 ultra podiums at the age of 18! Be sure to follow him at https://www.instagram.com/owenrthornton/ so you can keep up with all of his adventures because this dude has a bright future ahead of him. Enjoy the episode!
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