Survivng the Wasatch 100 & Bear 100 Ultramarathons back to back

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.——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. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:39 Getting Into Ultrarunning08:07 Preparing for the Wasatch 100 and Bear 10015:19 Running the Wasatch 10028:06 Preparing for the Bear 10031:02 The Challenges of the Bear 10036:41 The Final Stretch and Crossing the Finish Line39:16 Upcoming Races40:07 Local vs Commercial Races40:37 Preserving the Bear and Wasatch Races——Follow ⁠Michael⁠.Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands