A summer hike or a neighborhood run is enough of an outdoor fix for some. But for others, only a 30, 50 or even 100-mile race will do. We鈥檙e talking with Vermont ultrarunners about the joy 鈥� and pain 鈥� to be found in running hundreds of miles.
An ultramarathon is any race over the traditional marathon's 26.2 miles, and can pass through paved roads, mountains trails, farm land and dirt roads.
Ultrarunners have to worry not only about their physical health on their run, but they have to also overcome mental hurdles. Though grueling, the endurance athletes say the sense of community at these competitions is unlike any marathon.
Joining Vermont Edition to talk about ultra-long-distance running culture is Laura Farrell, an ultrarunner, endurance equestrian athlete and founder of and both the and the .
We'll also talk with Vermont 50 organizer Mike Silverman about organizing an ultra race for runners and cyclists that runs through miles of woods and private land.
And we鈥檒l hear from , an ultrarunner attempting to break the record for the on the Long Trail, about his and other athletes pursuing "FKT" goals.
Broadcast live on Monday, July 1, 2019; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
