The Queen of the South: Crystal Wheatley's Journey to Sobriety and Endurance Running

Dirt And Vert

East Coast Adventures

August 20, 20251 hr 40 min
Running

The Queen of the South: Crystal Wheatley's Journey to Sobriety and Endurance Running

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This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're honored to sit down with the incredible Crystal Wheatley, "Queen of the South," and ultrarunner whose journey is a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of running.

Crystal shares her path from being a competitive 5K runner in high school to facing personal challenges that led her to sobriety. She opens up about how running became her lifeline and her passion, propelling her into the world of ultra marathons.

We dive deep into her experiences in races, including her unforgettable partnership during the...