Episode Details

Tara Dower returns to the show to talk about life after setting the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, re-signing with Altra, building a high-performance team to support her ultrarunning goals, the Black Canyon 100K experience, and her outlook on this year’s Western States 100.

Timestamps

• 01:12 Setting Ambitious Goals
• 04:05 The Grind of The Black Canyon 100K
• 07:12 Bouncing Back from the AT
• 10:25 Building a High-Performance Team
• 13:46 Mindset Techniques for Success
• 15:46 Nutrition and Race Day Preparation
• 17:48 Navigating Media Attention
• 24:12 The Role of an Agent
• 26:01 Reflections on the Appalachian Trail
• 40:35 Choosing Durango: A Runner's Paradise
• 43:16 Mindset on the Start Line
• 53:37 Reflections on Performance and Improvement
• 01:02:19  The Golden Ticket Experience
• 01:05:41 Compartmentalizing Pressure and Expectations
• 01:08:50 Breaking Barriers in Ultra Running
• 01:12:25 Future Goals: Long Trails and New Adventures

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