Tales from the Trail with Special Guest Carrie Hammond

Episode Overview Lace up and tune in — this episode of Golden Hour Adventures goes deep into the world of ultra running with a special guest who knows what it takes to push beyond every limit. Justin and Robbie sit down with Carrie Hammond to unpack race experiences, the mental and physical grit required to compete at the highest level, and what's on the horizon for trail running. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just starting to dream about your first 50K, this conversation will leave you inspired and better prepared for whatever the trail throws your way.   What We Cover Carrie's ultra running journey — her background, defining races, and what keeps her coming back to the start line Race strategy and pacing — how to structure your effort across 50, 100, or more miles. Overcoming setbacks — the mental frameworks that separate runners who finish from runners who don't Race streaming and coverage innovations — how technology is changing the way fans and families follow athletes in real time Races to watch — upcoming events and athletes making waves in the trail and ultra community Key Takeaways Pacing in ultras is as much about patience as it is about fitness — going out conservative is rarely the wrong call Every DNF or bad race holds a lesson worth more than a finish line photo The ultra community is growing fast, and so is the infrastructure around it — live tracking and streaming are bringing the sport to a whole new audience Golden Hour Adventures is produced for runners, by runners. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs a little trail magic today.