Ultramarathon Daily News | Tue, Sep 3

iRunFar: All the trail and ultramarathon results from this past weekend.
I’m putting together a podcast with runners and coaches that’ll dive into why US women perform better than US men at UTMB. This isn’t the first time it’s happened, and there’s got to be an answer, right?

Teenage boy goes blind due to compulsive….pringles and fries? Wait, what?

She makes the sport feel accessible to newcomers, while putting on performances that are completely inaccessible to all of us.
All hail Dauwalter, the queen of the trails.

SCMP: Based on her diversity and dominance, Courtney Dauwalter is the greatest ultrarunner on earth. Period.

Speaking of the greats, here’s a fascinating look into the details and mindset of Kilian’s summer training schedule.

Doping: The Christian Coleman case is a mess that’s been stepped in and smeared around by USATF.

Looking for a new podcast to check out? Nicola Gildersleeve hosts Journey to Ultra and has some interesting guests, from elite women to scientists.

Koop/CTS: Coach Koop has three hot takes from UTMB.

StuffNZ: Classy Claire is your every day, run of the mill heavyweight boxer slash opera singer slash ultrarunner.

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Did you hear our latest episode? Wookie has an incredible story about survival and recovery after a HAPE/HACE episode in the Maroon Bells that you need to hear.

Yep. While these ATVs and Razors look like a blast to drive, they’re obnoxious as hell when I’m trying to enjoy some peaceful time on the trails.

There’s a rowing machine near the summit of Mont Blanc. Sorry, but what a lame stunt.

Outside: What do you think of Huber’s article about prize money in ultramarathons? A few points:
-He misses the fact that athletes still earn money from big races even if there’s not a prize purse. It may not be a lot, but it shouldn’t be overlooked.
-$2k for the winner? Come. On. The Poletti organization would be nothing without the top runners and this purse is similar to leaving a 2 dollar tip on a hundred dollar meal.
-Comrades offers big money and attracts top African runners. That’s got to be factored into this discussion.

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