From Times Square Billboard to The Speed Project: Miss Outside (Yvonne Zapata) Does It All

About this episode

Yvonne Zapata shares her experiences and challenges faced during her solo journey in The Speed Project.

Fresh off completing The Speed Project solo—a grueling journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas—Yvonne Zapata (aka Miss Outside) takes us deep into the physical and mental challenges of ultrarunning. From battling an infected toe that doctors warned could end her race to navigating pitch-black mountain paths with no cell service, Yvonne's determination shines through every obstacle. Her five-person crew became her lifeline, managing everything from bandage changes to midnight trail navigation an...

People in this episode

Host: Lucie Beatrix

Guest: Yvonne Zapata

Topics covered

• ultrarunning
• mental challenges
• physical challenges
• determination
• crew support

Keywords

• ultrarunning
• Yvonne Zapata
• The Speed Project
• mental challenges
• physical challenges
• running
• determination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Speed Project

Places: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Times Square

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