Some Work, All Play 272. Leadville 100 Mile Record, Again! The Full Story of An Impossible Dream Day
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Aug 19, 2025 A dazzling new course record at the Leadville 100 Miler sparks an emotional reflection on the journey to this achievement. The hosts discuss the unexpected ups and downs leading to the race, emphasizing the power of community support. They delve into the mental strategies crucial for endurance events, revealing personal anecdotes of struggle and triumph. Plus, a whimsical mention of Taylor Swift's influence shows how creativity inspires their racing mindset. Ultimately, they celebrate resilience, love, and the importance of embracing failure in the pursuit of dreams.
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Megan Put David On The Start Line
- David credits Megan for convincing him to race Leadville after Western States and calls her the reason he was on the start line.
- He describes being peaceful but not confident at the start and deeply grateful for her support.
Belief Can Unlock Performance
- The episode frames this Leadville as a story of someone seeing potential in another person that they cannot see themselves.
- David credits Megan's belief as the key differentiator from last year's science-heavy approach.
Megan Predicted The Exact Finish Time
- Megan predicted David's final time (15:12:30) and had quietly communicated it to his pacer before the race.
- David describes the final 23 miles paced by Megan as the most special running moment of his life.