The famous Western States 100 began from a horse race that started back in 1955. SIX years prior to this (1949), Pack Burro racing had been a prize-paying sport that started in the mountains of Colorado.
Here is a fun video produced by Salomon a couple years ago with Max King and Ryan Sandes trying the race.
Past guest and running shoe enthusiast, Brian Metzler, rejoins The Nation after we found out he has participated in many of these unusual events.
Make sure you read Brian's book, Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture & cool of Running Shoes
Listen to the episode on shoes we did with Brian.
Check out Christopher McDougall's book about his experience running with a donkey, Running with Sherman
EP 558: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Consistency
EP 557: Eric Clifton- Racing His Own Race
556: Ultrarunning History
EP 555: Running Your First Ultra with Krissy Moehl
EP 554: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results with Atomic Habits
EP 553: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Quality Training
EP 552: David Horton: Always Searching for the Next Challenge
EP 551: The Art of Running Free
EP 550: TRN Gift Exchange
EP 549: Running Through the Ups & Downs with Patrick Reagan
EP 548: Bon Courage: How to Become More Courageous
EP 547: Remember to LIVE!
EP 546: The Nation Speaks
EP 545: Survey Results Are In! Mental Health and Running
EP 544: Part 2- Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 2
EP 543: Part 1- Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 1
EP 542: Drop Bag with AJW
EP 541: Improving Performance Through the Aggregation of Marginal Gains
EP 540: Can You Be Fit and Still Be Unhealthy? Dr. Phil Maffetone Weighs In
EP 539: 7 Simple Rules Before Buying Your Next Running Shoe
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