David Horton is a 5-time finisher and won the first two Hardrock 100 races. He has competed in over 160 ultras with 40 wins. He is one of 14 finishers of the iconic Barkleys Marathon. But wait, he has also set speed records on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Coast Trail and one of the fastest transcontinental runs. David is a Professor of Health Sciences at Liberty University where he shares his passion for endurance sports with its students and encourages them to aspire to more.
In this episode David shares some of his philosophies and passion for trail running.
David also directs the Hellgate 100k.
Listen to our first interview with David back in 2014 at the Hardrock 100
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EP 595: Do Hard Things - Part 3
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EP 593: Do Hard Things - Part 2
EP 592: The Importance of a Mental Taper
EP 591: Do Hard Things - Part 1
EP 590: Rethinking Nutrition with Brad Kearns
EP 589: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Strength Training
EP 588: Audio Magazine - Volume 11
EP 587: The Art of Pacing
EP 586: Anatomy of An Aid Station
EP 585: How to Use Biomarkers to Be a Better Runner
EP 584: Knowing Our Community: A Look at Some Recent Surveys
EP 583: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Nutrition
EP 582: Chasing That Perfectly Imperfect Day
EP 581: Running in the Heat: How to Prepare For it and Tricks to Help Stay Cool
EP 580: Altitude Training - Best Practices for Adaptation
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