The Drop The Dirt Division E018 | Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed, Why You SHOULD Run and Ultra (ft. Erin Ton)
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Feb 25, 2026 Erin Ton, adventure athlete with many FKTs and a recent fastest time on Aconcagua. She talks high-altitude decision-making and gear choices for big mountains. She discusses why ultras amplify life, build resilience, and create deep bonds. She also shares race vs FKT strategy and playful projects like Colorado 14ers in heels.
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Using Race Pacing To Survive Grief
- Alex used ultra training skills to cope with multi-year family bereavement by focusing hour-by-hour care and routine.
- She credits race pacing habits—eat, hydrate, rest—for practical survival during hospital stays and grief seasons.
Alternate Self-Reliance With Asking For Help
- Practice switching between self-reliance and accepting help during hard efforts.
- Reese explains ultras trained her to both ‘I got this’ and to ask for aid when needed, improving recovery and outcomes.
Ultras Teach Honest Humility
- Humility is a key outcome of ultras: they expose limits and force honest reassessment, which frees you from ego.
- Taylor frames humility as underrated but transformative when embraced during long, humbling efforts.