Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Kaytlyn Gerbin about her work as a bioengineer, the Rainier Infinity Loop; running ultras vs mountaineering; why scientists make good ultra runners; cheating on snowboarding; and a whole lot more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
- Kaytlyn tries to remember the name of her dissertation (2:21)
- Describe the Rainier Infinity Loop? (6:35)
- Choosing projects / running ultra vs mountaineering (10:30)
- How much do you tailor training for specific events? (14:03)
- Is your brain on or off while exercising (15:57)
- Why scientists make great ultra runners (19:59)
- Rock climbing vs. ultra running (21:23)
- What was your introduction to running? (26:11)
- Growing up in Wisconsin (32:30)
- Imposter syndrome & start line at Western States (35:09)
- Snowboarding / cheating on snowboarding (37:50)
- Ultra runner couples & pacing your partner (51:42)
- The rest of 2020? (57:41)