What does it take to stay competitive after more than two decades in the sport?

In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Ash sits down with elite ultrarunner Addie Bracy to discuss longevity, adaptation, setbacks, and the constant pursuit of improvement.

From her early days in running to competing at some of the biggest ultramarathons in the world, Addie shares lessons learned from both success and disappointment. We dive into aging as an athlete, burnout, confidence, race-day execution, coaching, fueling, mental resilience, and why curiosity remains one of her greatest strengths after 25 years in the sport.

This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn't stop when you reach the top. Sometimes the challenge is learning how to keep evolving.

Topics Covered:

• Ultrarunning longevity
• Western States and elite competition
• Aging in endurance sports
• Mental resilience during tough races
• Fueling and race execution
• Coaching and athlete development
• Learning from bad races
• Staying motivated after decades of running
• Adaptation and continuous improvement
• The future of ultrarunning

Keywords:

ultrarunning, trail running, Addie Bracy, Western States 100, endurance sports, ultra marathon, trail runner, running podcast, endurance mindset, ultramarathon training, coaching runners, female ultrarunner, running longevity, 100 mile race, trail running community, Pushing Horizons Podcast