Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective

KHC 113 - Courtney Dauwalter

Jan 29, 2025

In a riveting chat, world-renowned ultramarathon runner Courtney Dauwalter shares insights into her incredible endurance feats and mental fortitude. She discusses her recent Spike Camp run and the importance of community in pushing through challenges. Courtney reveals how she chooses races, the mental grit required for competitions, and her thoughts on whether ultrarunning could be included in the Olympics. With anecdotes about the balance between passion and professional sponsorship, she inspires listeners to embrace the discomfort that leads to growth.

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Quick takeaways

The concept of the pain cave teaches athletes to transform discomfort into a productive effort, building both mental and physical resilience.

Community support and shared experiences during events like Spike Camp can significantly enhance performance and foster lasting relationships among runners.

Embracing struggles and failures in endurance sports offers invaluable lessons that contribute to personal growth and increased determination in future challenges.

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The Significance of the Pain Cave

The concept of the pain cave is crucial in endurance sports, representing a mental space where athletes confront their limits and test their resilience. Entering this cave isn't merely about enduring pain; it involves actively engaging with discomfort and overcoming mental barriers throughout a race. Athletes can choose to focus on the work within the cave, rather than just the pain they experience, which can transform their suffering into a productive effort. By visualizing this process, the athlete is able to build mental strength and prepare for future challenges.

Intro

3min

Community and Achievement at Spike Camp

3min

The Grit Behind Endurance Racing

5min

Challenges and Triumphs in Ultra Running

19min

The Rise of Ultra Running

5min

Exploring Live Streaming and Olympic Aspirations in Ultra Running

3min

Ultra Running at the Olympics

4min

Adventurous Reflections on Long-Distance Running

2min

Running, Food, and Fun

13min

10.

Embracing the Peaks

13min

11.

Perseverance in Training

7min

12.

Embracing the Pain Cave: Growth through Discomfort

18min

13.

Pushing Beyond Limits

16min

Join us for a discussion with Courtney Dauwalter, the world’s best female ultramarathon runner. Courtney and Cam cover their recent Spike Camp run, Courtney’s continued growth with the Pain Cave and a handful of questions from Cam’s peanut gallery.

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https://www.instagram.com/courtneydauwalter

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Spike Camp Run

00:07:01 How Courtney Built Up Her Strength

00:11:47 What Keeps Courtney Motivated

00:13:21 How Courtney Decides on Which Races to do

00:17:15 The Unknown in Running Races

00:25:54 Navigating the Business Side of Running as an Ambassador

00:33:51 Ultra Running in the Olympics?

00:38:29 Ad Break - Hoyt & Montana Knife Company

00:39:38 Cam & Courtney’s Races So Far

00:41:37 The Woman from the Philippines & the Bible

00:45:47 Mexican Food & Crepes

00:50:32 Q - Courtney’s Knowledge in Jelly Beans

00:52:11 Q - Courtney & Cam’s Preferred Finish Line Songs

00:54:49 Courtney’s Love of the Mountains

00:59:29 Courtney’s Current Training Regime

01:00:54 What a Perfect Training Day in the Mountains Looks Like

01:02:33 Q - Who Cam or Courtney Run with if They Could Choose One Person

01:04:14 Q - You're Stranded on an Island & Can Only Have Three Things - What are They?

01:05:25 Q - If You Could Swap Minds with Another Runner - Who Would it Be?

01:07:42 Q - What Does the Grind Mean to You?

01:13:15 Q - What’s Better - Learning From Success or Failures?

01:15:24 Q - How Much Do You Value Doing Difficult Things?

01:18:44 Courtney’s “Pain Cave”

01:29:42 How Courtney Navigated Pain Before the Pain Cave

01:34:31 Inspirations in the Sport of Running

01:37:53 Q - Can the Pain Cave be Accessed in Other Sports?

01:40:47 Q - Is the Pain Cave Courtney’s Purpose?

01:44:53 Outro

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KHC 113 - Courtney Dauwalter

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