About the race

My name is Emily Ryan. I am an ultra-marathoner who likes the 100 mile distance A LOT. This year, I was fortunate enough to be one of the 100 selected runners for the Badwater 135 mile ultra marathon through Death Valley in July 2020. This race is called the "World's Toughest Foot Race" due to the distance and the conditions participants are required to overcome. The training required to complete this journey is incredibly difficult and requires dedication and a support crew. For this reason, I set out to achieve two goals - to run every step with my AdventureCORPS BFF, Leslie Carboni and to do a better job documenting the training leading up to this unique race for those who are interested in knowing more about it. This year is number 4 (not one mention of 2019 on this site where I beat my own best time by 3 hours! I was too busy training last year, I guess... ) This year, I'm going to try to do better but, you know, the best laid plans and all.

I encourage you to read the blog and drop me a line if you feel so inclined. I'll do my best to share the experience and I welcome any questions or thoughts.