Tyler Green's Run at UTMB

Ultra runner Tyler Green recounts his experience running the Yakima Skyline Ram 50k race, where he found himself competing against professional trail runner Tyler Green. Despite the challenge, Green pushed through, even though his body didn't hold up until the finish line. Fast forward to the present, and Green is preparing for the Ultra Trail Dumont Block (UTMB) race, the most important trail race in Europe, which circumnavigates Mont Blanc with over 30,000 vertical feet of climbing. As a professional ultra runner, Green reflects on the financial struggles many athletes face in the industry and the need to be in the top 10% of professional runners to make a living. Despite these challenges, Green and his wife Rachel Drake, also a talented runner, continue to pursue their passion for trail running and consistently perform well in races. Their journey has taken a new turn with the birth of their son Lewis, but they find ways to incorporate their training into their new family routine. This year, with a month of free time, the family travels to Europe for their races, where Green and Drake have the opportunity to compete at UTMB and OCC, respectively. The couple supports each other throughout their races, and Green fights to secure a top 10 spot and ultimately finishes in ninth place, experiencing a surge of emotions as he crosses the finish line with his family and support crew.