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Tara Dower returns to the show to talk about life after setting the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, re-signing with Altra, building a high-performance team to support her ultrarunning goals, the Black Canyon 100K experience, and her outlook on this year’s Western States 100.
Timestamps
01:12 Setting Ambitious Goals
04:05 The Grind of The Black Canyon 100K
07:12 Bouncing Back from the AT
10:25 Building a High-Performance Team
13:46 Mindset Techniques for Success
15:46 Nutrition and Race Day Preparation
17:48 Navigating Media Attention
24:12 The Role of an Agent
26:01 Reflections on the Appalachian Trail
40:35 Choosing Durango: A Runner's Paradise
43:16 Mindset on the Start Line
53:37 Reflections on Performance and Improvement
01:02:19 The Golden Ticket Experience
01:05:41 Compartmentalizing Pressure and Expectations
01:08:50 Breaking Barriers in Ultra Running
01:12:25 Future Goals: Long Trails and New Adventures
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