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The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Revisiting UnBreakable GU Give Away Sign up form HERE Follow MidPacker Pod on IG HEREYou can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HEREWant to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? LINK HEREIn the second episode of the MidPacker Pod Mini Series “Revisiting Unbreakable” hosts Troy Meadows and MVD, Matt Van Delsam sit down with Legend of the sport and 2 time Cougar winner Hal Koerner to get the athletes perspective as a competitor in the field and one of the stars of the the greatest movie of all time Unbreakable.In the conversation Hal covers the experience of participating in the Western States 100 race, the influence of the Unbreakable movie, the evolution of ultra running gear and strategies, and the impact of media coverage on the sport. Hal also delves into the significance of the Montreal race team and how it shared the development of ultra running as a sport in the early 2000’s. The conversation covers various aspects of the 2010 Western States race, Hal’s injury, race experiences, the impact of the race on participants, the perfect storm that was Anton, Geoff, Hal, and Kilian coming to the start line in 2010, and the enduring legacy of the event. It also delves into the themes of community, support, and the joy of trail running. The conversation highlights the significance of the race and its impact on the sport of ultrarunning.Unbreakable on YoutubeUnbreakable Digital Box Set - OVER 10 HOURS OF BONUS MATERIALHal’s Links IG: @halkoerner@roguevalleyrunnersField Guide to Ultra Running - Hal’s BookThings we talked about in the episode Leadville 100Western States 100Scott Jurek Ian Torrace Ben HianBradnon SebraskiKarl MeltzerDavid HortonMontrail Race Team Montrail Ultra CupWay Too CoolKilian JornetMiwok 100kCanadian Death RaceCraig Thornley Pine 2 Palm 100Rogue Valley Runners Siskiyou Out and BackQuarry Rd AS If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below.Sponsor Links: Run Trail LifeUse code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.Freetrail Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | PatreonTroy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website | StravaFreetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTubeWestern States 100, ultra running, Unbreakable movie, race coverage, Montreal race team, ultra running gear, media influence, race strategies, Western States, ultrarunning, ultra running, injury, race experience, community, support, legacy, trail running, endurance, impact, joy
