Lee Murphy at Big's Backyard Ultra

About this episode

Lee Murphy discusses his experience at the Big's Backyard Ultra, focusing on preparation, emotional challenges, and community support.

In this episode, Lee Murphy returns to the Chasing Trails podcast to discuss his recent experience at the Biggs Backyard Ultra. He shares insights into his preparation, the emotional challenges faced during the race, and the importance of community support. Lee reflects on the strategies employed by different teams, the lessons learned from his experience, and his aspirations for future races, including the Berkeley Marathon. The conversation highlights the mental strength required in ultra running and the camaraderie within the running community.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandon Thompson, Geoff Leblanc

Guest: Lee Murphy

Topics covered

• ultra running
• race preparation
• mental strength
• community support
• camaraderie
• strategies in racing

Keywords

• Big's Backyard Ultra
• Lee Murphy
• ultra running
• race strategies
• Berkeley Marathon
• mental strength
• community

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