Episode 115: Careth Arnold’s Hardrock Debut, Racing Through Pulmonary Edema, and What 30 Hours in the Mountains Taught Her

Episode 115: Careth Arnold’s Hardrock Debut, Racing Through Pulmonary Edema, and What 30 Hours in the Mountains Taught Her

July 16, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

Careth Arnold shares her experiences and challenges during her Hardrock 100 debut, discussing resilience and balancing racing with motherhood.

Careth Arnold's Hardrock 100 debut was anything but ordinary. After finishing second in one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world, Careth joins Katie to share what really happened during her 30-hour journey through the San Juan Mountains. From months spent acclimating in Silverton to battling pulmonary edema, wildfire smoke, and the mental challenge of racing when everything starts to unravel, this is an honest conversation about resilience, perspective, and learning from one of the biggest tests of her career. Careth also reflects on balancing elite racing with motherhood, self-coaching, and why she's already looking ahead to UTMB. This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network. A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout. A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

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