The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Seth Ruhling | Black Canyon 100k Champion & Course Record Holder

Seth Ruhling | Black Canyon 100k Champion & Course Record Holder

1h 37m

Athletes Mentioned

Seth Ruhling is a pro runner for The North Face living in Boulder, CO. A few weeks ago, Seth won and broke the course record at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. He's also a co-host of the viral sensation, Boulder Boys Podcast. This is his first appearance on the show.

 
 

Topics discussed:

 

  • Seth's approach to competition through the lens of the 2023 CCC
  • Background and history with sport
  • His breakout race at the 2019 JFK
  • How Jim Walmsley influenced Seth
  • How Zach Miller enabled Seth's first pro contract
  • We talk about the Boulder Boys, exploring each person's unique spirit and how it impacts the group
  • Seth's training and the groove he found building towards Black Canyon
  • Seth's spiritual life
  • The strategy and execution at Black Canyon
  • Look ahead to Western States
  • The Boulder Boys Podcast
  • A lot more!

 

 
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