About this episode

Cara Baskin discusses her record-setting run at the White Mountains 100 ultramarathon.

Cara Baskin is an ultramarathon runner and co-president of the Upper Valley Run Club. In September she set the record for the fastest female completion of the White Mountains 100, coming in at a time of 34 hours 12 minutes and beating the previous female FKT by over 4.5 hours. We talk all about Cara's amazing run in today's episode! ​Infinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire order​ Burgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's incredible and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!​ Janji: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at janji.com for 10% off your entire order and let them know we sent you at checkout!

People in this episode

Host: Will Peterson

Guest: Cara Baskin

Topics covered

• ultramarathon
• FKT
• running
• athletics
• record-setting
• interview

Keywords

• ultramarathon
• White Mountains 100
• FKT
• Cara Baskin
• running
• Upper Valley Run Club
• athlete
• record
• sports
• interview

Sponsors

Infinit Nutrition, Burgeon Outdoor, Janji

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Upper Valley Run Club

Places: White Mountains

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