FAREWELL 100 - Badwater 135 Finisher on Lessons from "The World's Toughest Foot Race" (with Kelaine Conochan)
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Jan 9, 2025 Kelaine Conochan, a two-time finisher of the grueling Badwater 135 ultramarathon, shares her journey through extreme endurance racing. She discusses the rigorous training that includes 100+ mile weeks and sauna sessions in 160-degree heat. Kelaine emphasizes the importance of adaptability, resilience, and relinquishing control when faced with extreme challenges. She dives into how personal growth from racing can be applied to life, and reflects on the joy in the process of overcoming obstacles, both on the trail and beyond.
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No Wimpy Women
- Kelaine Conochan's mother instilled a "no wimpy women" mentality in her and her sister.
- This upbringing fostered a sense of capability and resilience, encouraging them to embrace challenges.
More Is More
- Kelaine Conochan realized her "more is more" personality early on, participating in various activities.
- Her drive for high effort and improvement led her from marathons to ultramarathons.
Badwater Inspiration
- Kelaine Conochan's interest in Badwater 135 piqued after crewing for her friend.
- Witnessing both his failure and success fueled her curiosity and desire to take on the challenge herself.