Backyard Ultra Running Theory ft. Bubbas 81 Hour Insanity

<p>This week I give my thoughts on the backyard ultra format, backyard race strategies and do a recap of the 2026 Bubba&#39;s Backyard Ultra. It was a seemingly never ending throwdown that ended up with Corin Kwasnik and Katie Melsky hitting 80 hours and almost 300 miles. I spent the majority of day three out on course pacing Conor Brown and taking in everything unfolding. I talk about what it takes to succeed in multi-day backyard events, the debate between course technicality versus flat speed, and why I think durability and sleep deprivation are the only two things that matter once you get into day three. I also break down the beer mile, and wow was that electric. I finish off with some quick thoughts on David Sinclair setting a new Pemi Loop FKT in 5:01, and catching up on a few race results.</p><p>CORSA LIVE ENDURANCE TRACKING: </p><p>I live streamed my WM100 effort on Corsa&#39;s live tracking. An awesome live tracking hub for thru hikes, FKTs, ultras, and unsupported efforts in the Northeast and across the country. https://www.corsa.run/</p><p>I&#39;ve tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏</p><p>👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:</p><p>Hoka Speedgoat 7: <a href="http://rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> OR <a href="https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </p><p>The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It&#39;s lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.</p><p>La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: <a href="http://rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> OR <a href="https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>  </p><p>My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill