The ultra running world is evolving rapidly. At major races like Western States, Cocodona, and Moab, we're witnessing the rise of elaborate crew villages, multiple pacers working in shifts, and support systems that rival military operations. This transformation prompts a critical question: are we creating two distinct versions of our beloved sport? As someone who typically races without crew support, I've always found the magic of ultra running in those raw moments of solitude – when it's ju...
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The ultra running world is evolving rapidly. At major races like Western States, Cocodona, and Moab, we're witnessing the rise of elaborate crew villages, multiple pacers working in shifts, and support systems that rival military operations. This transformation prompts a critical question: are we creating two distinct versions of our beloved sport? As someone who typically races without crew support, I've always found the magic of ultra running in those raw moments of solitude – when it's ju...
200 Miles, One Lens, No Limits: David Solomon’s 2025 Swammie Shuffle Ultra Journey
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58 minutes
8 months ago
200 Miles, One Lens, No Limits: David Solomon’s 2025 Swammie Shuffle Ultra Journey
What does it take to conquer 220 miles of beach, trail, and road when your body is actively fighting against you? David Solomon knows the answer all too well. Living with fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) hasn't stopped him from pursuing ultra endurance challenges that would break many other runners. David's journey through the recent Swammie Shuffle 200 takes us from the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks through moments of profound crisis and unexpected beauty. Having bee...
Choose to Endure
The ultra running world is evolving rapidly. At major races like Western States, Cocodona, and Moab, we're witnessing the rise of elaborate crew villages, multiple pacers working in shifts, and support systems that rival military operations. This transformation prompts a critical question: are we creating two distinct versions of our beloved sport? As someone who typically races without crew support, I've always found the magic of ultra running in those raw moments of solitude – when it's ju...
