How to Organize a 6,200-Foot Mountain Race: Inside Sea to Summit
S2026:E05

How to Organize a 6,200-Foot Mountain Race: Inside Sea to Summit

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Episode description

In this weeks episode, we chat with Andy Scherding and Kathleen Walker of New England Endurance about their journey into adventure racing, organizing unique endurance events, and the vibrant community they foster through their races. Discover how they create challenging, community-driven races that attract athletes of all levels and inspire personal transformation.

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00:00 Introduction to Multi-Sport Events 02:46 The Journey into Event Organization 05:21 Exploring the Sea to Summit Race 08:11 The Challenge of Adventure Racing 10:57 Qualifying for the Sea to Summit 13:26 Community and Camaraderie in Racing 16:31 The Evolution of Gut Check Events 19:08 Creating Unique Racing Experiences 23:55 Triathlon Events on Cape Cod 27:47 The Unique Swim Run Experience 31:21 Swim Run Cape Cod and Global Series 34:29 The Community Aspect of Swim Run 37:42 Building a Thriving Endurance Community 40:42 Attracting Younger Athletes 43:38 Future Plans for New Events