In S4Ep15 of the PRP Adam symposiums with seasoned ultramarathoner, fly fishing fanatic and all around family man extraordinaire Carl Jarema, who has been preparing for the Bigfoot 200 on August 9th, 2024. Dan Hughes, Huron 100 race director, passionate nature enthusiast and frequent flier on the PRP joins the show (again) to weigh in on all things Carl, 200’s and what to focus on when choosing your next race.
The lads pontificate on the new and emerging 200+ mile subculture that is continually growing and bolstering staggering momentum in the ultramarathon world. Are 200’s the new 100’s? What is so unique about this insane distance? How the hell do you prepare for an outing like this and what kind of planning and logistics are required to succeed in such an endeavor?
Things get vulnerable when the conversation shifts to balancing Carl’s love for ultramarathoning, a time intensive hobby, with his passion for being a father. From scout leader, to assist coaching, to fishing czar, to camping captain - Carl balances a whole hell of a lot on a daily basis. Through the struggles of making it all come together, Carl is quick to admit that none of his wilderness ventures would be possible without the strong partnership he has cultivated with his wonderful wife, Cindy. Carl’s success on the trail has been and always will be a team effort, and at the end of the day he’s learned to take what he can get and move on. Don’t get caught up in the folly that is following a training plan to a tee. Things don’t always go to plan and it sure as hell ain’t always perfect - a lesson he’s learned from fatherhood that has translated to his love for running quite seamlessly.
What the hell is a Leki lean? Gandalf of Grayling?! Is Carl a big man of Michigan?? What is Protect the Porkies and why should you know more about it? Tim the Toolman Taylor?! Tyin flies?! Ham & chee? Mount St. Helens?? Mousing?! S/O to Hellbender! Ey bro, what kind of bug is that?! Electricians?! Bryce Canyon?? Blast zones, orange drank and wizards, oh my!
This and so much more in this encouraging, pragmatic and hilarious episode of the PRP.
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Recorded Thursday August 1st @ 3:00PM EST