079. Craig Thornley, Western States race director | Western States, the growth of the sport, the culture and spirit of ultra running

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

2

How Stargis and I Are Doing in California

02:58 • 2min

3

The History of the Western State Trail Race

05:06 • 4min

4

The Story of the Auburn Lake Trails Aid Station

08:36 • 4min

5

The Role of a Race Director for Western States Endurance Run Foundation

12:28 • 5min

6

The Mission Statement of the Western States Board

17:27 • 2min

7

The Future of Altera Running

19:55 • 4min

8

The Intimate Experience of Running a Pro Trail Run

23:44 • 2min

9

The Advantages of Being Exclusive to Western States

26:04 • 2min

10

The Importance of Endurance in Running

27:41 • 2min

11

The Golden Hour

29:19 • 3min

12

The Story of Jim Wamsley

32:39 • 3min

13

The Value of Every Finish

35:47 • 4min

14

The Importance of Running Ultras

39:38 • 2min

15

The Early Days of Ultra Running

41:58 • 2min

16

The Importance of Risk Evaluation and Assessment in Trail Running

44:09 • 4min

17

The Differences Between CCC and UTMB

48:05 • 3min

18

The UTMB Group's Operating Model

50:58 • 5min

19

The Elite Side of the Sport

55:44 • 3min

20

The Politics of Prize Money

58:57 • 2min

21

The Pros and Cons of Prize Money

01:00:43 • 3min

22

The Importance of Anti-Doping Policies

01:03:15 • 2min

23

The Spirit of Ultra Running

01:05:01 • 4min

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The Key to Diversity and Inclusion Improvements in the Sport

01:08:46 • 4min

25

The Future of the Sport of General and Altering

01:12:57 • 3min