Chris Myers | Black Canyon 100k, Gorge Waterfalls 50k, & Western States Training

Chris Myers | Black Canyon 100k, Gorge Waterfalls 50k, & Western States Training

Chris Myers is a professional trail runner living in Boulder, CO. He is also a visual effects artist in the entertainment industry, working on movies, TV, and streaming media. This year, Chris finished 3rd at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to Western States. He then won and set the course record at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Chris is among the new class of young pros changing the game in trail running and this is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics discussed:

  • Artistic background and influences
  • Art for work vs. art for recreation
  • The state of the entertainment industry
  • Growing up in Southern California
  • Moving to Boulder
  • Training under coach David Roche
  • Being an underdog
  • Dealing with nervousness
  • Black Canyon 100k performance and the duel with Jupiter Carera Casas
  • Gorge Waterfalls 50k victory
  • Crewing for Makai Clemons at Canyons 100k
  • Goals and training for Western States
  • A lot more!

Sponsors:

Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal
Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game
Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion
Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

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