Ski lift at the top of a hill with internal red lights, backdrop is cloudy, hazy sunrise

Castle Peak 100K (2021)

One of the reasons I sign up to both enjoy and suffer through ultra-marathons is for the experience of sheer adventure. The nature. The people. The camaraderie of the trail running community. Another more personal reason: ultra-marathons provide excellent opportunities to get to know myself at deeper levels. I intended to finish the 62 miles of this race on very little training. While I only made it through half the race, I left with far more valuable lessons than I would have had I finished....

November 1, 2022 · 21 min · Justin Langhorst