Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter Episode 453: Cam Hanes | The Growth of Ultra
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Sep 2, 2025 Cam Hanes, an American bowhunter and endurance athlete, shares his unique insights into the burgeoning world of ultra-running. He discusses the personal connections to nature that fuel this passion and how the sport's evolution welcomes newcomers. Cam touches on the critical role of gear, navigating injuries, and balancing solitude with community support. Furthermore, he examines how controlled events reshape competition perceptions and highlights the importance of mental resilience and innovative training strategies in ultra-endurance sports.
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Pick Comfort Over Marginal Shoe Gains
- Prioritize comfort and stability in shoe choice over tiny efficiency gains for technical or long mountain ultras.
- A slightly heavier, more durable shoe that prevents foot damage often outperforms a marginally faster but fragile option.
Bouncing Back From Cocodona To Run Leadville
- Cam describes finishing Cocodona sick and taking a month off before doing a 40-mile run to test readiness.
- He then patched training together and still showed up to run Leadville despite limited preparation.
Crews Create Two Different Races
- Professional crews and pit-style aid stations create a different competitive environment within the same race.
- That resource gap can limit fair comparison and reduce access for talented athletes without big support teams.
