Ultrarunning is an endurance sport that pushes both mind and body to the limit! Joining us today to tell us how it’s possible to successfully navigate 100 miles of treacherous terrain, is Dentist and Ultramarathon Runner, Arden Young. After winning her first ultramarathon in 2016, Arden has never looked back, even going as far as taking a break from her 12 years in dentistry to focus on her ambitions as a runner. Our guest explains how running can be the best stress-reliever and how racing events help goers to form connections and build relationships. She then goes on to shed some light on all her races from the past year with a focus on the Sinister 7, while detailing the physical and mental preparation required before each race, how COVID impacted the racing community, and how road and trail races differ from each other. Arden’s cooling techniques for running in intense heat lead us to an interesting discussion on other cooling methods, and we learn how she fuels herself while on the trail. We talk about her favourite distances to run, why she can’t sleep the night before a race, why having a team is vital in this so-called solo sport, and how she goes about pacing herself during a race. At the end of the day, ultrarunning is all about staying mentally and physically fit, and Arden shares a Spotify playlist that, if you wish to take up running yourself, should make those many hours on the trail a lot more bearable.  Key Points From This Episode: A warm introduction to today’s guest, Ultrarunner and Dentist, Arden Young.When and how Arden first got into running. Running as a stress reliever. Unplanned first marathons and the joys of trail running. What motivated Arden to start racing. Why race days are magical. How a race win cemented her commitment to the sport.Arden describes the race test and how it helps foster community and relationships. Her running journey after completing her first race test.  How she ended up at the Sinister 7 Ultra; double the distance of her previous longest race. Nate’s support of Arden that ended in a puking session. The mental resilience that our guest has built up over time. Walking through a year of Arden’s races. How long it takes to recover from an ultramarathon, both mentally and physically.The impact COVID has had on racing.How road running differs from trail running regarding how they affect the body.Exploring various cooling methods, and how Arden adapts to running in intense heat.The amount of water she drinks during a 100-mile race and how she carries it. How she can tell during a race that her body needs fuel, electrolytes, and water. Whether she prefers to refuel with liquids, solids, or both. The particular foods she enjoys eating during a race, and why.Using the bathroom during a race.  Links Mentioned: Arden Young on Twitter Arden Young on Instagram Arden Young on LinkedIn TransRockies Race Series Lisa Heidt on Instagram Salomon TV Nathaniel Ernst Nathaniel Ernst on LinkedIn NATEFIT NATEFIT on Facebook NATEFIT on Instagram