200 Miles, 56,000 Feet, and Zero Sanity

In this episode, we take you inside Big Al’s 100 & 200—a race that doesn’t feel like a race at all. It’s five days of living in an aid station, running a brutal two-mile loop stacked with relentless climbs, unpredictable weather, and zero places to hide.

We break down what makes this event different—and why it might be one of the hardest, most honest challenges in ultra running.

From first-timers who underestimated the course… to seasoned runners forced to adapt, slow down, and rethink everything… to unforgettable performances like April becoming only the third-ever 200-mile finisher—and the first female finisher of the 200… and Chet’s gritty, hard-earned 100—this episode is about more than miles.

It’s about what happens when things don’t go to plan, when you’re forced to adjust just to keep moving, and when finishing requires more than just fitness—it takes patience, humility, and relentless forward progress.