Toenails, Vomit & Dehydration: How Far Would You Go to Finish an Ultra? | IDKR Podcast | Episode 169 episode artwork

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Toenails, Vomit & Dehydration: How Far Would You Go to Finish an Ultra? | IDKR Podcast | Episode 169

from I Don't Know Running · host Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer

Send us Fan MailWould you pop a blister mid-race? Drain a hematoma on the trail? Peel off a black toenail just to keep moving? In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, we dive into the wild (and sometimes gross) things ultrarunners do to get to the finish line.We’re talking toenails, vomiting stories, hallucinations, dehydration struggles, and the fine line between being a badass and being reckless. Plus, we throw in a little Michigan accent lesson and a reminder that safety always comes first (even when you're tempted by the communal M&M bowl at an aid station).🎧 Tune in, laugh with us, and let us know in the comments: What’s the dumbest thing YOU’VE done to finish a race?👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Subscribe, and Happy Running!#Ultrarunning #TrailRunning #RunningFails #BlackToenails #IDontKnowRunningPodcastCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IDKRSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail Would you pop a blister mid-race? Drain a hematoma on the trail? Peel off a black toenail just to keep moving? In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, we dive into the wild (and sometimes gross) things ultrarunners do to get to the finish line. We’re talking toenails, vomiting stories, hallucinations, dehydration struggles, and the fine line between being a badass and being reckless. Plus, we throw in a little Michigan accent lesson and a reminder that safety al...

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