Episode 151: Angela Kumar - Finding joy (and 100mi) in backyard ultras
From Finish Lines and Milestones by SandyBoy Productions
March 13, 2026 · 1h 29m
About this episode
Angela Kumar shares her journey in running, family life, and mental health while preparing for backyard ultras.
Angela Kumar and I met through the Indy running community. I got to witness some of her 100mi backyard ultra at Prairie on Fire in 2025. During this episode, sponsored by Relay Active and Amazfit , we talk about: How we first met when Angela was holding a roll of toilet paper (this episode is unofficially sponsored by Butt Napkins) The fact that she’s almost 50 🤯 What got her into running in the first place (she ran her first Boston Marathon 18 years ago) Her first marathon at Chicago Marathon and using good ol’ Hal Higdon to train Our shared fear of dementia What it was like growing up as a twin (her sister rarely misses her races) Going through IVF to have her two boys and not running while pregnant Setting her sights on another BQ Figuring out how to balance her desire to race with family life The ultras she did before she had kids (after a guy broke up with her for turning 30) The Prairie on Fire Backyard Ultra in Indiana Mental health and dealing with anxiety and depression Local races for kids in the Indianapolis area Her family’s love of sports - especially basketball and going to Pacers games Previous Guests Mentioned Sara Farney Christi Dee TJ Dailey Max Glenn Carly…
People in this episode
Host: SandyBoy Productions
Guest: Angela Kumar
Topics covered
- backyard ultras
- running
- mental health
- family life
- marathon training
- sports
Keywords
- backyard ultra
- running community
- mental health
- IVF
- Boston Marathon
- Chicago Marathon
- family sports
- anxiety
- depression
Sponsors
Relay Active, Amazfit
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Indianapolis, Chicago Marathon
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