The TRACER Podcast - Trail Running and endurance fitness

King of The Barkley Marathons, Jared Campbell, Explains His Secret Sauce

TRACER Co-Founder, Dr. Joey Wilson

You're in for an inspiring conversation on this episode of The TRACER Podcast! Dr. Joey Wilson sits down with the remarkable Jared Campbell, a true titan in the world of ultrarunning and climbing.

Jared's accomplishments speak for themselves: he is widely known as the "King of the Barkley Marathons," holding more finishes than anyone else in arguably the world's toughest ultramarathon.  He's a Hardrock 100 winner and has numerous top 10 finishes both at Hardrock and other major 100 milers. Beyond his personal athletic feats, Jared is also the visionary creator and race director of the impactful "Running Up For Air" series.

In this interview, Jared shares profound insights gleaned from his incredible experiences:

Managing Expectations: Learn how expectations can sometimes be a trap, leading to disappointment and hindering performance in a race.

Reframing Adversity: Discover Jared's unique philosophy on transforming adversity into a positive force, helping you train smarter and race with greater success.

Whether you're an athlete, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply someone looking for powerful lessons on resilience and mental fortitude, this episode with Jared Campbell offers invaluable takeaways. Tune in now!

Referrenced book recommendation from Jared in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/How-Bad-You-Want-Psychology/dp/1937715418

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