Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information.
Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)
The Power of Turning Back: When Quitting Leads to Success
In this episode, Sarah Atwill Petelinsek sits down with Beverly Albert, an endurance athlete who attempted the Wasatch 100, one of the most grueling 100-mile trail races. But this isn’t just a story about the race—it’s about the pivotal moment of choosing to turn around.
We often celebrate pushing forward at all costs, but what about the strength it takes to step back? Beverly shares her insights on making the tough decision to quit, the lessons learned from walking away, and how success isn’t always about crossing the finish line—it’s about knowing when to pivot.
Join us for an inspiring discussion on resilience, self-awareness, and redefining what it means to win.
🎧 Tune in now—because sometimes, turning around is the bravest step forward.
Sarah Atwill Petelinsek - sarah.petelinsek@hsc.utah.edu
Beverly Albert - beverly.albert@rm.edu