The Athletic Philosopher Podcast - Episode 8 2024 Backyard Ultra Recap 1 Run to Become

This is the first of a few race recap podcasts from my 2024 Prairie on Fire Backyard Ultra Experience.

 

A backyard ultra is a race format where runners complete a 4 1/6th mile loop every hour on the hour until there is only one runner left. Last year I ran 15 laps, 100km, and wanted to bring a whole crew of guys because of this specific format. It's a race where we are always together, in camp, and on the course, and one that allows beginner and novice runners to smash distance PRs.

 

In this episode I talk about my journey as a coach to this moment and the athletic transcendence I witnessed in 4 dudes I recruited and coached to the race. They all hit PRs but more importantly, realized the truth about themselves in deeply powerful ways. This is their story as much as mine!