Trail to 100

How Running Saved My Life at 60: Ken Swalberg's 100 Mile Story

Jacob and Melody Bateman

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Ken Swalberg shares his remarkable journey from starting running at age 56 to completing his first 100-mile race at 60. Discover how running transformed his life, helped him overcome personal struggles, and inspired him to pursue the Rocky Mountain Slam. This episode offers practical insights on training, mental resilience, and embracing aging through ultrarunning.

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  • Bear River Trail Race- July 11th. Evanston, Wyoming. 
  • Uinta Wilderness Ultra- August 22nd. Uinta Mountains, Utah.

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