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After dedicating himself to an education in engineering and working nearly 80 hours a week as an information technology professional, Brandon Miller knew what it would take to achieve his dreams. In the energy infrastructure industry, he was operating on the ground in the harsh elements of northern Alberta, Canada. He originally thought his career was a dream come true but seemed on the brink of burnout way too early. Exhaustion, a decline in health and most importantly, unhappiness, had him soul-searching for change.

In this episode we take a trip down under to the Land of Oz and have a talk-about with the spirited Katie Visco. Katie is on a mission of self-discovery and self-love, which is interwoven into her passion for running and community.

She joins the program to share her recent adventure in Australia, participating in the 1000 Miles to Light, a 1,000-mile relay race to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health services.

It was three weeks till Eastern States, and in the heart of the White Mountains, the mornings start like something out of a movie. Under a cloudless sky and the majesty of Carter Notch, Veronica Leeds set out to run the Hut Traverse – 50 iconic miles, 15,000 feet of climb, unpredictable conditions and rocky, technical terrain. It was the perfect prep for the Eastern States 100—or so she thought.

New to the La Sportiva lineup this year, the Cyklon is a dedicated mountain running shoe that represents years of collaboration between La Sportiva and the BOA company. The Cyklon is an excellent choice for traversing steep terrain, and the BOA lacing system provides a secure fit on technical surfaces.

Darcy Piceu talked to Scotty and shared her experience after placing second at this year’s Hardrock 100. She also talked  about Hardrock’s new policy to get more women to the start line, practicing mindfulness and meditation, life balance and much more.