About this episode

Tom Evans discusses his preparation for the Hardrock 100 and shares insights from his early military career.

Tom Evans is one of the best ultrarunners in the world, having won both UTMB and Western States. Now, the British runner has his sights set on the Hardrock 100, one of the most technical of the major ultradistance races that starts at 9,300 feet above sea level and covers 33,000 feet of climbing in the rugged San Juan Mountains. Tom talks to Payson about the challenge of preparing for such a remote race at altitude, the team he’s assembled, and why he prioritises enjoyment over numbers in the...

People in this episode

Host: Payson McElveen

Guest: Tom Evans

Topics covered

• ultrarunning
• training
• mountain races
• athlete mindset
• military career

Keywords

• ultrarunner
• Hardrock 100
• training camp
• altitude
• enjoyment
• military career
• San Juan Mountains

Mentioned in this episode

Places: San Juan Mountains

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