Liz Canty moved from Alabama to Colorado for the love of running and the outdoor lifestyle. She discusses the challenges of adjusting to the altitude and the differences in training and gear between the South and Colorado. Liz also talks about the benefits of humidity training and the active running community in Colorado. She shares her love for the Smoky Mountains and the unique culture and beauty of the South. Finally, she reflects on the changes in ultra running and the increasing presence of college cross-country runners in the sport. In this conversation, Liz Canty discusses the competitive nature of running and the obsession with Strava segments. She shares her experiences with losing segments to younger runners and the frustration that can come with segment hunting. Liz also talks about her work as an aerospace engineer and her love for Top Gun Maverick. She addresses the internet backlash she received for not having proper rain gear at Barkley and discusses her upcoming participation in the MS Run the US relay. The conversation concludes with a discussion about regional delicacies, including moon pies and Hunt Brothers pizza.
Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting and Moving to Colorado
00:40 Liz's Running Success in the East
04:25 Adjusting to Altitude in Colorado
05:38 Humidity vs. Altitude Training
06:14 Differences in Running Gear and Preparation
08:57 Altitude and Humidity Training
09:58 Altitude and Humidity Training (Continued)
11:01 Dressing for Runs in Colorado
13:19 Adapting to the Climate in Colorado
15:11 The Benefits of Humidity Training
19:34 The Active Community in Colorado
21:04 Strava and Competition in Colorado
23:11 Finding Other Activities in the Off-Season
25:23 Missing the South and the Smokies
28:09 The Magic of the Smokies
29:49 Things Missed About the South
33:02 The Beauty of the Smokies
34:26 Changes in Ultra Running
35:12 The Competitive Nature of Running
36:02 Strava and Segment Hunting
37:24 Strava's Leaderboard and College Cross-Country Runners
38:03 The Significance of Strava Segments
38:47 The Obsession with Strava Segments
39:29 Losing Strava Segments to Younger Runners
40:11 The Frustration of Segment Hunting
41:19 The Importance of Strava Segments to Some Runners
42:30 The Future of Running and the Rise of Female Runners
43:02 The Challenges of Running as an Adult
44:05 Liz's Work as an Aerospace Engineer
45:50 Liz's Love for Top Gun Maverick
47:15 The Origins of the Phrase 'Balls to the Wall'
48:28 Liz's Experience at Barkley and the Internet Backlash
53:17 Liz's Participation in the MS Run the US Relay
55:56 Regional Delicacies: Moon Pies and Hunt Brothers Pizza
59:41 The Regional Delicacy of Colorado
01:00:46 The Combination of Green Chili and Edibles in Colorado
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