Ultrarunner and Barkley competitor Dena Carr joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about her brand new Colorado Trail FKT. Settle in and buckle up as Dena shares her traumatic childhood and how it led her into a life of ultrarunning. Despite a multitude of struggles and accidents on the CT, Dena leaned into the discomfort, persevered, and got the job done. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)
Show Notes
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc welcomes ultra runner Dena Carr to the podcast. The discussion delves into Dena's love for the outdoors, her recent attempt at the Colorado Trail FKT (Fastest Known Time), and the equipment that she can't go without. Dina shares personal and harrowing experiences from her time on the trail, including a life-threatening moment during a night hike. She also opens up about her difficult childhood, how running has helped her cope with trauma, and how she manages training while raising eight children and homeschooling.
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