369: Twitch, Benny & The Backyard Ultra

This week, Art is flying solo behind the microphone but has two excellent guests joining him: Matt Twitchell (Twitch) and Benny Danaher.

We're talking Last Person Standing events, backyard ultras, ridiculous mileage, sleep deprivation, and what makes these races such a fascinating part of the ultrarunning world. Be sure to listen to the end as we rave on the Patreons.

Twitch has been spending plenty of time exploring the backyard format, including Last Man Ultra at Pineland Farms and the epic Run Ragged event. Benny has been piling up some serious mountain miles of his own, with Pacing Jigger Johnson, Bloodroot, the Vermont 100K, and the CUT112 among his adventures.

We get into the madness of Run Ragged, the incredible performances at Bubba's Backyard Ultra, and the dynamics of Last Person Standing events. What happens when runners keep going for 24, 48, 72, or even 80-plus hours? How much does speed really matter? And what does it take to keep showing up when the clock keeps resetting?

We also explore the differences between traditional backyard courses and rugged New England trail versions, the importance of pacing, nutrition, preparation, and knowing what you're going to need before you actually need it. If you need it, its too late.

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