Amy Clark, the editor in chief of Ultra Running Magazine, shares her journey into ultra running and the impact it has had on her life. She discusses the joy of combining passion and paychecks, as well as the bond she shares with her father through running. Amy also highlights the rise of women in ultra running and the authenticity of athletes like Courtney Dauwalter. She reflects on the evolution of Ultra Running Magazine and the challenges of staying impartial in the face of controversy. Amy concludes by discussing the potential future of the sport and the influence of marketing on ultra running. In this conversation, Amy Clark, the editor-in-chief of Ultra Running Magazine, discusses various topics related to ultra running. The conversation covers the importance of community in ultra running, dealing with criticism and feedback, recognition and awards in the sport, creative ideas for recognizing ultra runners, the process of selecting Ultra Runner of the Year, future plans for Ultra Running Magazine, personal running goals for 2024, the rise of backyard ultras and their media coverage, the experience of photographing Big's Backyard Ultra, and brainstorming new race ideas.

Chapters

00:00 Combining Passion and Paychecks
01:24 Amy's Journey into Ultra Running
03:07 Growing Up with a Marathoner Father
04:15 Running as a Bond with Amy's Dad
05:35 The Impact of Running on Family
06:43 The Joy of Seeing Your Child Embrace Your Passion
07:19 The Perception of Ultra Running
08:29 The Rise of Women in Ultra Running
09:33 The Authenticity of Courtney Dauwalter
11:01 The Shift in Focus from Men to Women in Ultra Running
12:11 The Evolution of Ultra Running Magazine
18:14 The Growth and Change of Ultra Running Magazine
20:05 The Impact of Blogs and Online Media on Ultra Running Magazine
27:58 The Controversy Surrounding UTMB Ironman
35:20 The Future of Ultra Running
38:43 The Potential Shift to Larger Ultra Running Events
41:33 The Influence of Marketing on Ultra Running
42:36 The Importance of Community in Ultra Running
44:07 Dealing with Criticism and Feedback
47:04 Recognition and Awards in Ultra Running
49:25 Ideas for Recognizing Ultra Runners
51:45 The Process of Selecting Ultra Runner of the Year
52:49 Creative Ideas for Ultra Runner of the Year Awards
53:29 Future Plans for Ultra Running Magazine
55:22 Personal Running Goals for 2024
57:05 Backyard Ultras and the Media Coverage
59:22 The Experience of Photographing Big's Backyard Ultra
01:00:38 Ideas for New Backyard Ultras
01:01:37 Brainstorming Session for New Race Ideas
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