#401 Mark Dowdle - Winning the World Team Backyard Ultra Title at Big’s + A Life Changing 2026

Life in Stride October 31, 2026 1:17:33

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On this episode, the boys had special guest Mark Dowdle on the podcast! Mark just finished Big’s Backyard Ultra, where Team USA took the win and he was top American with a new PR of 107 yards. It has been a crazy year for Mark, and he had some serious fatigue going into this. He pushed hard for the team and they were able to come out on top!

We also talked about how much Mark’s life changed in 2026. He worked part-time jobs to make ends meet while pursuing his dream. Now, he is a sponsored ultra/backyard athlete and one of the most household names in the ultra world. What a story and what an awesome human Mark is. We are grateful for his time and the message he spreads!

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