She Quit Her Job… Then Won the Bear 100! | Sarah Humble on Next Aid Station

In this episode, Jake and Mick sit down with Sarah Humble, fresh off her wins at the White Pine 50 and Bear 100. Sarah shares her journey from high school cross-country to dominating ultramarathons, how quitting her job led to a breakthrough summer of training in Europe, and what it really takes to race at the highest level.We also dive into: • The Appalachian Trail FKT controversy and fairness in records • Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – who’s the true GOAT? • Mammoth 200 recap, Fantasy Trail Running, and Jim Walmsley’s dominance • DC Peaks 50 predictions (men’s and women’s race previews!) • Sarah’s mindset and strategy that led to her 21-hour Bear 100 win • What’s next: preparing for the Black Canyon 100K🔥 Whether you’re a trail runner, ultrarunning fan, or just love stories of grit and endurance, this episode delivers hot takes, deep insights, and plenty of laughs.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Opening Banter & Predictions00:36 – Introducing Sarah Humble: White Pine & Bear 100 Champion02:09 – Stories from Racing Against Sarah04:07 – Dropping Poles & Racing Strategy05:22 – Sarah Quits Job for Running + Summer in Europe07:07 – Swiss Canyon Trail & Competing Internationally07:53 – High School Running Background & Lessons Learned09:18 – From Average 5K to Ultramarathon Beast11:17 – Pre-Race Talk: Dixie Pigs, Mammoth, & Bear 10012:15 – Appalachian Trail FKT Controversy14:21 – Debating Trans Inclusion in FKTs18:49 – Sarah’s 21-Hour Bear 100 Victory Story21:04 – Hot Takes on Records & Recognition23:17 – Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – Who’s the GOAT?25:36 – Kilian Jornet, Jim Walmsley & Trail Running Legends27:20 – Fantasy Trail Running & Mammoth 200 Results33:13 – Behind the Scenes of Mammoth 200: Pacing & Mind Games36:20 – Sarah’s Race Strategy at Bear 10038:01 – Battling Competitors in the Final Miles41:28 – Women’s-Only Broadcast Debate in Trail Running43:55 – Livestreams, Commentary & Growing the Sport47:14 – What It Takes to Run a Race Livestream55:55 – Previewing DC Peaks 50: Weather Worries59:16 – Women’s Race Preview – Sydney Park, Natalie Nicholson, Astrid Lindgren01:07:08 – Podium Predictions for the Women’s 50-Miler01:17:08 – Men’s Race Preview – Hammond, White, Gonzalez, Robinson01:27:08 – Men’s Podium Predictions & Times01:32:30 – Could a Woman Podium Overall?01:37:07 – Grant Running for Jarrett: Racing for a Cause01:39:51 – Sarah’s Next Big Race: Black Canyon 100K01:40:56 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off👉 If you enjoy this, subscribe to the channel, drop a comment, and share with your running crew!🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kACcBFHv166q1Csg07CTB?si=LUFiKQRVQ5m5n5ewy7KswA#TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #Bear100 #DCpeaks #SarahHumble #BlackCanyon100K #NextAidStation