What does it take to finish the Leadville 100, climb frozen waterfalls, and help make endurance sports more welcoming?

In Episode 55 of Beyond The Finish Line, host Joe Hardin sits down with ultrarunner, ice climber, and community builder Ory Frazier to explore a life shaped by adventure, endurance, and connection.

Ory shares their journey from running for fitness to completing multiple 100-mile ultramarathons, including the legendary Leadville Trail 100. They discuss the mental side of ultrarunning, the importance of crews and pacers, and why the people surrounding an athlete can matter more than a finish time.

The conversation also explores ice climbing, living a semi-nomadic lifestyle, and discovering welcoming communities through outdoor adventure.

Ory introduces Medaling with Friends, a project designed to help runners find races, connect with friends, and discover events that align with their values, including inclusive race policies and support for adaptive athletes.

Are you preparing for your first ultramarathon, curious about ice climbing, or looking for a stronger sense of belonging in endurance sports? This episode is about finding adventure and the people who make it worthwhile.

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In this episode:

• The Leadville 100 experience and ultrarunning mindset

• Building friendships through trail running

• Ice climbing and outdoor adventure

• Nomadic living and pursuing meaningful experiences

• Inclusive running events and Medaling with Friends

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