Pursuit of the Impossible
Tag: spine race
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For a long time, the 100-mile ultra has been the gold standard of ultra running. It was the distance. The pinnacle of ultras. The mythical, brutal, “you’re either crazy or committed” race. But lately? It feels like that crown is shifting, and the 200 mile ultra is quietly becoming the new summit of endurance obsession.…
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This week on Ultra Insights, I sit down with one of the UK’s most accomplished ultra runners, Damian Hall. With a win at the 2023 Spine Race, two appearances at the legendary Barkley Marathons, and multiple Fastest Known Time records to his name, Damian Hall is not only a fierce competitor but also a coach…