Mike Foote | Race Directing, Skyrunning Speculation, Future Of Ultrarunning Events, UTMB Influences

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Mike Foote is a Professional Athlete for the North Face and Race Director of the Rut Mountain Runs based in Missoula, MT.

Timestamps

• (1:33) intro to ultrarunning
• (4:38) Wasatch 100 reminiscing 
• (8:53) success formula
• (11:57) durability is speed in the mountains 
• (13:21) being an early American competitor at UTMB
• (16:39) North Face sponsorship, long-term relationship
• (23:06) Missoula, MT trail running scene
• (29:56) directing the Rut 50K
• (34:35) grassoots versus standardized Ultrarunning events 
• (41:06) race-directing inspiration
• (44:42) anticipating changes to the Ultrarunning event space
• (46:57) live coverage ideas 
• (53:02) saturation of Ultrarunning events, race directing skills 
• (57:27) skyrunning traction in the United States 
• (62:37) state of United States Skimo

Links

• Follow Mike on Instagram
• The Rut 50K
• 61,000 Feet
• North Face Profile

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