Davy Crockett: The 100-100s Club and How It All Started

In this episode, David interviews Davy Crockett, who has completed over 165 races and is a member of the 100-100s club. Davy shares his journey into running, starting in his mid-40s and gradually progressing to longer distances. He discusses his experience with injuries, including a stress fracture in his tibia, and how he recovered and continued running. Davy also talks about his involvement in creating the 100-100s club and the common traits shared by its members. The conversation highlights the determination and tenacity required to complete 100-mile races and the camaraderie within the ultra running community. Davy Crockett discusses his running journey and the races he has participated in. Davy shares his experience of getting back into running after knee replacements and how he gradually improved his speed. He also discusses some of the hardest and most memorable 100-mile races he has done. Davy explains how he started the website ultrarunninghistory.com to track and document the history of ultrarunning, including the early races and records. Davy Crockett discusses the fascinating history of ultrarunning and his work in documenting the achievements of ultrarunners. He shares stories of the early days of ultrarunning, including the crazy and bizarre events that took place. Davy also talks about his books on ultrarunning history and where they can be found. He mentions his favorite place to run, the Grand Canyon, and the history of rim-to-rim running. Davy emphasizes the importance of recognizing the rich history of ultrarunning and the individuals who paved the way.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:47 Davey's Running Journey and Introduction to the 100 100s Club

06:53 Overcoming Challenges and Persevering in Ultra Running

11:39 The Creation and Significance of the 100 100s Club

17:50 Researching and Recognizing Achievements in Ultra Running

22:30 The Traits and Characteristics of 100 100s Club Members

28:49 The Growth and Inspiration in the Ultra Running Community

35:29 Training Methods and Personal Experiences in Ultra Running

37:40 Admiring Rob Apple: The Ultra Legend

39:31 Overcoming Knee Replacements and Regaining Speed

42:24 The Toughest and Most Memorable 100-Mile Races

54:49 Preserving the History of Ultrarunning

01:08:57 The Crazy and Bizarre Era of Ultrarunning

01:10:23 Exploring the History of Rim-to-Rim Running in the Grand Canyon

01:16:25 The First 100-Mile Race in the US

01:17:49 The Early Trails and Mountain Hundreds

01:20:50 The Peace and Quiet of Running Alone

01:25:50 Verifying Ultrarunning Records

01:28:57 The 100 100s: Recognizing Ultrarunning Achievements

01:31:38 Dealing with DNFs and Mental Challenges