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Weathering The RunAuthor: Andrew Buck Michael
Sharing stories about runners enduring unique weather situations. Adventures can get an extra challenge when mother nature throws a curveball. I also plan on bringing on some experts on how extreme weather impacts the body and what you can do to best prepare for the elements. Please reach out if you have a great story to share! weatheringtherun@gmail.com Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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E75: Mark Dowdle; running extreme distances in extreme weather
Episode 75
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Dowdle; an ultrarunner whose journey through extreme endurance, self-discovery, and unconventional racing will challenge everything you think you know about grit and resilience.Mark has pushed his body and mind into places most of us only imagine: from Calendar Club challenges where he ran every day as many miles as the date on the calendar to deep, multi-day backyard ultras that test the limits of sleep, strategy, and sheer will.🏃♂️ What We Covered-How Mark discovered his love for ultra distance running and what continues to drive him beyond traditional racing.-The Calendar Club 365 challenge, where he matched daily mileage to the calendar date: an epic test of consistency and heart.-Backyard ultras & last-person-standing races — the brutal mental game, fueling strategies, sleep decisions, and living in the loop with little more than resolve between laps.-Lessons in mental toughness: Mark opens up about the inner work that endurance running demands, from self-doubt to self-trust.-Training philosophies and how consistent effort, even on the hard days, compounds into extraordinary outcomes.-Follow Mark on Instagram to keep up with his runs, insights, and adventures: https://www.instagram.com/mark.dowdle/
