By Land Podcast
This podcast is about learning how to have better backcountry experiences and understanding why spending time outside matters in the first place.
I have conversations with people from diverse outdoor backgrounds to learn from them and hear their personal stories. I cover everything from backpacking, hiking, hunting, conservation, and outdoor skills to the broader role the outdoors can play in our health, perspective, and everyday lives.
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-Emory, By Land
By Land Podcast
#17 - Triple Crown of 200's with Mike McKnight
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Mike McKnight is the first winner of the Triple Crown of Ultra 200 Mile races by having the lowest combined time of the Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, and Moab 240. I asked Mike to come on the podcast to talk about what he does and how he does it. Like most things, Mike didn't set out to run three races in three months, but that's what happened and because he stuck it out, he has a pretty cool story to tell. We talk about his ability to push through when he wanted to quit, his love for his family, and his admiration for fellow runners. You're going to love hearing Mike tell this story.
Show Notes and Links
- Intro to Mike McKnight
- The history of the Triple Crown and how it works
- How Mike started down the path of ultra-running
- The ups and downs of each trail
- How the desire to quit played a role in Mike’s success in the Triple Crown
- Digesting the experience of Mikes's accomplishment and what the trail means
- Altra Footwear - benefits and design
- Mike's advice to getting into long-distance running and how to work up to ultra distances
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