EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 39 MIN
Third Time's the Charm - Dena Carr (Part II)
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Dena Carr, a mother of eight and accomplished trail runner, discusses her journey to achieving the fastest known time (FKT) on the Colorado Trail. Despite facing significant challenges during her previous attempts, including injury, altitude sickness, and running out of food, Dena persevered to set a record of 15 days, 11 hours, and 45 minutes. She opens up about the inspiration behind her ambitious goals, the difficulties she encountered, and her relentless determination to overcome obstacles. Dena also shares valuable insights on maintaining mental toughness, embracing discomfort, and finding joy in the midst of adversity. Listeners will gain inspiration from Dena's story of resilience and learn how to tackle their own challenges with a positive mindset. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Ultrarunner and Barkley competitor Dena Carr joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about her brand new Colorado Trail FKT. Settle in and buckle up as Dena shares her traumatic childhood and how it led her into a life of ultrarunning. Despite a multitude of struggles and accidents on the CT, Dena leaned into the discomfort, persevered, and got the job done. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)
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Third Time's the Charm - Dena Carr (Part II)
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