GIVEAWAY ALERT! Today’s guest, Brett Farrell, is the owner of trail-running brand Territory Run Co. and is giving away 5 newly designed trail-running hats to 5 different winners! Tap the following link to enter the giveaway: https://landing.ordinarytoultra.com/territoryrunco

Territory Run Co. is a 10+ year-old top-tier trail running brand. Their hats and apparel are designed by trail runners for trail runners. I love their gear, so I thought I’d share! If you’re in the market for some sick new trail-running hats or clothes, check out Territory’s online store: https://territoryrun.co

Life priorities change, and that’s ok. Brett Farrell has been an avid trail runner for over 15 years, including many ultramarathons and other trail running adventures worldwide. You’ll hear the story of Brett’s first 50k today! But Brett has goals that lie outside of trail running as well. Brett owns a trail running brand that he’s committed to manage and he also wanted to fix up an old house. So he did! Between work and home renovations, Brett has had little energy left for his trail-running dreams. And that’s ok! Listen to today’s episode to hear how Brett got into running, the story of his first 50k ultramarathon, and how he balances his competing life goals and priorities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Territory Runco

05:54 From High School to Trail Running

13:43 The Trail Running Community

17:07 Training for a 50K

31:06 The Emotional Journey of Running a 50K Race

33:44 Balancing Life and Running: Fixing Up a House

38:53 The Beauty of Evening Runs

49:31 Finding Joy in Running Again

55:56 Embracing Trail Running Adventures

01:02:19 Trail Running Resources