This year’s race was difficult to pull off due to the aftermath of two major fires that affected the race at both the start in Wrightwood (WW) and the finish in Altadena.
Running events of 200 miles or longer are increasing in popularity year after year. The time and resources necessary for training, traveling, participating in the actual race and recovering from multiple days and nights on foot are significant.
I cannot say that I like aging or finishing dead last or making sure of generous cutoffs before I sign up for a race, but running also hasn’t stopped offering many life lessons.
Unlike the pain cave, gratitude is a journey, not a destination. And, by staying on the gratitude path, you can avoid the pain cave completely.
As I floated between PTA warriors and snack table philosophers, one question kept pacing through my mind: What actually makes someone a well-rounded ultrarunner? (Aside from questionable life choices and a concerning affection for chafing.)
Cody Poskin is a recent Ole Miss graduate who rose to prominence with a win at the Jackpot 100 in February, and a top ten finish at Cocodona this past May. Cody’s love for running and adventure is infectious, and he shared with us what keeps him motivated to try new things.