Chris Myers is a professional trail runner living in Boulder, CO. He is also a visual effects artist in the entertainment industry, working on movies, TV, and streaming media. This year, Chris finished 3rd at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to Western States. He then won and set the course record at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Chris is among the new class of young pros changing the game in trail running and this is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics discussed:

Artistic background and influences
Art for work vs. art for recreation
The state of the entertainment industry
Growing up in Southern California
Moving to Boulder
Training under coach David Roche
Being an underdog
Dealing with nervousness
Black Canyon 100k performance and the duel with Jupiter Carera Casas
Gorge Waterfalls 50k victory
Crewing for Makai Clemons at Canyons 100k
Goals and training for Western States
A lot more!

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Chris Myers | Black Canyon 100k, Gorge Waterfalls 50k, & Western States Training