Craig Thornley on Preserving Western States: A Community of Runners

In this episode of Running Toward Life, John's guest is Craig Thornley. Craig is a prominent figure in the ultra-running community who has spent over a decade at the helm of the Western States Endurance Run as race director. Craig's impressive resume includes top ten finishes at Western States and years of involvement in the community through volunteering at aid stations since his youth. Craig's experience, passion for the sport, and dedication to community spirit make him an ideal guest to discuss the preservation of Western States accessibility to runners and the significance of community involvement.

Listen in as they talk about the:

• Hidden importance of Golden Hour for everyday runners tackling ultrarunning

• Mental resilience demanded by ultrarunning and its broader implications

• Leadership mindset that's crucial to success in ultrarunning

• Need to maintain Western States accessibility for avid runners and supporting camaraderie

• The human side of running and the story behind Craig's Twitter handle @lord_balls

To learn more about the Western States Endurance Run visit www.wser.org and be sure to follow Craig on Twitter (@lord_balls)!

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