Adrian MacDonald is a professional trail runner for On Running based in Fort Collins, CO who is the 2021 and 2022 winner of the Leadville 100.
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Timestamps:
- (0:27) - background in ultrarunning
- (1:56) - training philosophy
- (3:44) - motivations for focusing on Leadville
- (5:42) - reasons to return to Leadville after 2021 win
- (9:19) - whether the course record is possible for him
- (10:59) - spending more time training on the Leadville course
- (12:13) - preparation for this year's race
- (15:02) - influences in the sport, Nick Clark
- (17:58) - training in Fort Collins
- (23:26) - signing a pro contract with On Running
- (26:48) - benefits of working with an agent
- (32:02) - recommendations to other athletes navigating the sponsorship process
- (34:55) - team environment
(37:54) - deciding between UTMB and Western States next year
(43:07) - miscellaneous questions
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