The Western States 100 is one of the toughest trail runs in the entire world, pushing even the best endurance athletes to their absolute limits. So how does one prepare for such an event? In this video, we join world-class ultramarathoner Ryan Sandes as he prepares to take on this incredible challenge. He’ll need a blend of strength, determination, and dedication if he wants to even finish this race, let alone be competitive. Training isn’t easy, but then again, few things in life worth doing ever are.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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