Grit and Glory: Katti Jackson's Ultra Running Adventures
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This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're lacing up with the incredible Katti Jackson, an ultra runner whose journey is a masterclass in resilience and grit. She's coming off an epic run where she won and set the course record at The Cherokee 70K!
Katti's story is proof that you don't need years on the trails to make a name for yourself. She takes us on her wild ride from a DNF in her first 50K to winning the legendary Grindstone 100 and tackling the brutal weather of UTMB.
We dive deep into the mental and emotional side of racing, including how she navigated grief on the trail and learned to find joy in the process, not just the competition. Katti shares her secrets to overcoming nutrition issues, battling wild weather, and how the unwavering support of the ultra running community fuels her spirit.
This is an honest, powerful conversation about the transformative power of trail running and the importance of chasing ambitious goals, no matter how quickly you get there.
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