Devon Yanko + Comrades Marathon: Her White Whale
Devon Yanko discusses why Comrades, the largest and oldest ultra-distance running race in the world, is so close to her heart, and why she has unfinished business there: even with three top-10 finishes, Devon says Comrades is her white whale.\xa0\nDevon is an elite ultra distance and marathon runner. She excels on the trail and road, an uncommon achievement. Of her\xa0many accomplishments, Devon has qualified twice for the US Olympic trials marathon, and she has also won and set course records in trail and road ultra races up to 100 miles long.\xa0\nYou\u2019ll also learn details about the Comrades course, and why it is so difficult. A few things to know about\xa0Comrades:\xa0it\u2019s a 90-kilometer, or roughly 56-mile, road race that takes place each year in South Africa. Comrades turns 100 years old in 2021 and entries for the 2020 race are capped at 27,500 runners.\xa0\nThe recommended women and running resource this episode is Devon\u2019s blog. I\u2019ve found many takeaways in her honest, in-depth, and insightful writing. The best way I\u2019ve found to describe what she shares is that it feels like she squeezes every last bit of learning that she can out of the challenges she experiences. She goes deep, and she\u2019s very open. Devon Yanko\u2019s blog: www.devonyanko.com/news\nKeep Up with Devon Yanko\nInstagram: @fastfoodie\nTo support WRS, please rate and review the show\niTunes/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-running-stories/id1495427631\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F8Hr2RysbV4fdwNhiMAXc?si=1c5e18155b4b44fa\nMusic Credits\nCormac O'Regan, of Playtoh\nWays to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories\nInstagram: @womensrunningstories\nInstagram: @over50sub20_5k_project\nFacebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStories\nWebsite: womensrunningstories.com\nEmail host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices