EP162 - Nicole Laughton - When Grit Meets Vert: Nicole’s Run Rabbit Run Story

October 8, 2024·1 hr 4 min·5 clips

David Terrio kicks off the Run The Riot Podcast, pumped to dive into all things ultrarunning with you.

This episode features ultrarunner Nicole Laughton reflecting on her recent race at Run Rabbit Run and her progression in the sport. Host David Terrio notes her annual appearances on the podcast since 2021, each following a major athletic achievement. Laughton is a consistent top performer, having previously won the Rocky Raccoon 100 and broken Ann Trason's record at the Arkansas Traveler race. The conversation centers on Laughton's recovery and feelings following her latest 100-mile effort at Run Rabbit Run. She states this is the best she has felt physically after a race, contrasting it with general life fatigue. Terrio traces her podcast history, linking episode 103 in 2021 to her early local races, the 2022 appearance to her Rocky Raccoon victory, and the 2023 episode to her Arkansas Traveler record. The dialogue establishes a pattern of Laughton undertaking a significant challenge each year. A notable insight is Laughton's immediate positive physical recovery despite the race's difficulty, which she separates from broader life tiredness. The annual interview tradition itself reveals her consistent, high-level performance and evolution within ultrarunning. The episode frames her journey as a series of annual milestones, from local races to national-level wins and course records. The tone is casual, celebratory, and interview-based, focusing on athletic recap and personal reflection. The style is conversational, with the host guiding a retrospective look at the guest's career trajectory. Ultrarunning fans and athletes interested in race recovery and career progression would enjoy this episode. Listeners seeking highly technical training advice or dramatic race stories might find it less focused on those elements.

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