Running for Hope: April Bailey's Journey from Loss to the Finding Ultras

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're lacing up with the remarkable April Bailey, a former basketball player who found her true calling on the trails and went on to become the first-place female and overall winner of the 2025 Yeti 100!April shares her powerful and deeply personal journey, opening up about how running became a source of healing after personal loss. She takes us through her transition from the court to the trails, detailing the challenges and triumphs of her various races, and what it took to achieve her remarkable 15-hour and 42-minute finish at the Yeti 100.We dive deep into her training philosophy, her crucial nutrition strategies, and the unwavering community support that fuels her every stride. April’s story is a testament to resilience, the kindness that defines the Yeti family, and the incredible, transformative power of running to not only heal but also propel you to new heights.