Courtney Dauwalter

In this engaging conversation, Courtney Dauwalter, the world's best female ultrarunner, shares her incredible journey and unique training style. She emphasizes the importance of embracing the 'pain cave' to boost mental strength and performance. Courtney reveals her intuitive approach to training, prioritizing listening to her body rather than rigid plans. The discussion dives into the intricate balance of challenge and recovery in ultrarunning, highlighting her remarkable triumphs and the community that supports athletes like her in tackling extreme distances.

Courtney Dauwalter, an ultra running champion known for her incredible endurance and enthusiasm, shares her journey and insights. She discusses how she balances ambition with the necessity of rest and the mental strategies for embracing discomfort during races. Courtney emphasizes the importance of recovery, adaptability in training, and self-care, highlighting how facing pain can lead to personal growth. Listeners will glean practical tips on trail running and learn how to cultivate a positive mindset for both training and racing.

Tony Gonzalez, a legendary NFL tight end, shares his journey of self-improvement and resilience. Keita Bates-Diop, reflecting on his time with coach Greg Popovich, emphasizes loving the game over financial success. Endurance athlete Courtney Dauwalter introduces her metaphor of the 'pain cave,' illustrating the mental and physical limits faced during races. Steven Rinella discusses the discipline and balance required in hunting, touching on how patience plays a vital role in personal and professional growth.

Elite ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter talks about her unprecedented accomplishment of winning three iconic 100-mile races within 10 weeks, while maintaining a rare mixture of joy and intensity. She shares her mindset towards embracing the 'pain cave' and her unique visualizations and mantras. Courtney also discusses the power of belief, taking risks, refreshing rituals, and maintaining a healthy relationship with running.

Courtney Dauwalter, is considered the world’s best female ultramarathon runner. She might just be the greatest ultrarunner of all time, period. To me, in some ways I see her infectious smile and cheerful personality as a smokescreen, because Courtney’s unrelenting drive to push the limits of human endurance potential in the mountains, belies these fun, welcoming characteristics. Behind the smile and the kindness on a personal level, beats the heart of an absolute and fierce competitor. If Courtney comes off as a lamb, I pity the wolf that hunts her.    Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com   Connect with Courtney Dauwalter: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/courtneydauwalter/ https://www.instagram.com/salomonrunning Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneydauwalter/   Special thanks to our sponsors. MUD WTR: https://mudwtr.com/cam Use code CAM for 15% your first order MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off and Free Shipping First Light: https://www.firstlight.farm/ Use Code Cam15 for 15% off your first order Leupold: https://www.leupold.com/ Black Rifle: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% your first order Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv Bass Pro / Cabellas: https://www.basspro.com   Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:10 Courtney’s LRS recap 0:02:30 Determined to hit the balloon at 100 yards 0:08:00 An honor to have Courtney on the KHC 0:09:10 Little fanfare behind ultrarunning  0:10:51 Do you hate to lose or love to win? 0:13:20 Moab 240 0:16:00 Prerace goals 0:20:43 Strength and weaknesses  0:25:50 Always room to improve 0:27:50 Setting lofty goals and taking care of yourself 0:31:00 Listening to your body’s signals 0:36:31 Pushing so hard 0:40:09 Courtney’s journey into endurance racing  0:45:19 The progression 0:52:00 Quitting the first 100 miler 0:58:00 Many years of learning 1:00:00 How hard do you push in training 1:03:00 Courtney’s running future 1:05:00 Adventures or races 1:11:20 Positive thoughts translating to performance  1:15:50 Advice to aspiring ultrarunners 1:22:24 Inspiring others to get on the trails 1:25:10 Fueling for the mountains 1:28:23 What do you think about on a 12 hour run? 1:30:25 UTMB 1:35:28 What am I capable of…. 1:40:00 Tahoe 200 1:45:27 The draw of the Colorado Trail 1:49:16 Closing