The Importance of Community in Ultrarunning

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Episode overview:

In this episode, AJW speaks with two of America's most popular Race Directors, Candice Burt and Jason Green, to discuss the current state of the sport and their thoughts about what they hope ultrarunning will look like in the next decade.

Episode highlights:

(24:14) Community over competition: sharing inspirational stories, celebrating the final finishers

(32:17) Jason on planning for the future of ultras: the commercialization of ultramarathons, appreciating the personal connection

(46:56) Candice on environmental responsibility and inclusivity: runner and crew education, leave no trace, dealing with human waste on the trail, performing double sweeps on trails

Additional resources:

Jason:  https://yetitrailrunners.com/

Twitter @yeti_runners 

IG @yetitrailrunners 

Candice: https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/

Twitter: @runcandice 

IG @runcandicerun

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