In this episode, Buzz and Corrine marvel over Jim Walmsley, Courtney Dauwalter, and Zach Miller’s performances at UTMB.

Then, Corrine talks with artist Brendan Leonard about his ultimate trail race. It includes Dropbag Jeff and all the French toast. You can see Brendan’s illustrations on UltraSignup.

Buzz chats with two callers. First, he speaks with Mark from Minnesota. They agree that baked beans are not ideal running fuel. Then Buzz and Laura from Portland talk about ultrarunning after cancer treatment.

Hi, I’m Cat Bradley and I used to hate wearing sunglasses.  I’d have to take them off all the time: under shady trees (they were too dark), bombing downhills (I couldn’t see all the ruts and roots), and after hours on the trail (I’d get headaches from having them on too long: kind of a problem for an ultra-runner).
 
I was stoked when Method Seven asked me to help design the first-ever trail-running-specific lenses.  Thanks to advanced notch filtering and never-done-before trail-optimized contrast-enhancing polarization, these lenses give me insane amounts of light and incredible contrast.  I literally never take them off and forget they’re on my face.  

I’m so proud of these lenses and the three ultra-lightweight frames we’ve launched since we started this dream project of mine (including the just-released Silverton).  We’re offering $75 off all TRAIL glasses (code ULTRASIGNUP) through September 15th.  Plus, if you haven’t already, join Method Seven’s newsletter for a chance to win a race entry of your choice of up to $250 (one entry per person).

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? The Dirt Circus Virtual challenge starts this Friday 9/15. It is a free challenge with raffle prizes for all entrants, designed to build community and support local. Join the challenge and share your runs on social media. Win a Go Pro Hero 11 and other prizes.

⚙️Old gear we love – 50%+ off last years models? Don’t mind if I do. 

• Cotopaxi Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker – Men’s- 60% Off
• Patagonia Baggies Shorts – Women’s – 51% Off
• OllyDog Rover Dog Pack Bundle – 56% Off

⚡ On a day when all things went well but the weather, Sarah Lavender Smith didn’t hit her goals at Telluride Mountain Run 40, but it was still a good day. In this article she shares her perspective on what makes a good ultra.

?If I’m only trying to run far, not fast, do I need to speed train? This article from Outside explains how incorporating speed training can have benefits beyond a PR.

➡️ Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week. 

Whether you’re training for your next big challenge on the world stage or just getting into trail running for the first time, share your adventures with us in the UltraSignup Strava club and tag us on Instagram where we share the community’s posts every Monday.