Podcasts Sports Trail Runner Nation David Horton: Professor of Ultrarunning

David Horton: Professor of Ultrarunning

Published: Aug. 5, 2014, 7:26 p.m.

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We met\\xa0David Horton\\xa0at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run. \\xa0David Horton is a 5-time finisher of this race and the winner of the first two. \\xa0We discuss with him the unique qualities that make this race one of the toughest runs in the world. \\xa0David has also completed over 160 ultras, has 40 wins, and many other ambitious running endeavors. \\xa0This gives him the authority to teach a class at\\xa0Liberty University\\xa0on\\xa0advanced running. \\xa0In fact, they must complete a 50K race to pass the class! \\xa0David recently wrote an article in the April 2014\\xa0Ultrarunning Magazine,\\xa0"Your First Ultra - You Can Do It"\\xa0that\\xa0offers some suggestions for your first ultra.

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Some topics:

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  • "Do I get to run or do I have to run?"
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  • "No discomfort, no gain" philosophy vs. "No Pain, no gain"
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Check out the Journey Film movie about\\xa0David Horton\'s 2700 Pacific Crest Trail run\\xa0\\xa0Here is a\\xa0VIDEO\\xa0clip.

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Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at\\xa0Petzl

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