#36 From Zero to Ultra-Running Champion – Zac Marion

In this episode, I talk with inspiring ultra-runner Zac Marion. He started running at 24 years old because he was sick of being overweight and felt extremely unhealthy. He chose running because it was the cheapest thing to do. One year and almost 100lbs later he ran a relay race and was instantly hooked.

In 2013 he decided to try the trails and dipped his toe into ultra marathons. His first one was a disaster, but from what he learned and went on to run one of the hardest ultras in the world — the Leadville 100. He then went on to compete in the wild ultra marathon series and won the Bryce 100 and Ouray 100.

Photo Credit: Jaybird Sport @jaybirdsport & Dan Krauss @dankrauss

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