Her First Black Canyon 100k..After Two "Failed" 100Ks | Brutal Course, Big Redemption | Episode 150
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In this episode of *The I Donât Know Running Podcast*, we sit down with returning guest Shawn as she shares her powerful story of finally conquering the 100k distance at The Black Canyon 100K in Arizona! đââď¸đľ
From past DNF setbacks to training challenges in snowy Michigan, Shawn opens up about the highs, lows, and everything in betweenâincluding hydration mistakes, nutrition struggles, the stunning Arizona desert views, and how she *never gave up* even when things got rough.
đŻ Topics covered:
- Lessons learned from Woodstock 100K DNF
- What itâs really like running an Aravaipa race
- The mental battle of ultras
- Race-day nutrition gone wrong
- Running through cactus forests, coyotes, and darkness
- Getting that *well-earned 100K buckle*!
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