

Death Race Marathon: Why, and What I learned.
Get Uncomfortable by Brenton Krol
S2 · E27
Aug 21, 2026
22:08
Episode notes
Why sign up for a race with "Death" in the name? In this episode, I break down what drew me to the Death Race Marathon, From the mental challenge of extreme mountain running to what it actually takes to line up for a course this demanding.
The Motivation: What made me want to take on a race known for brutal elevation and grueling cutoffs.
Respecting the Mountain: Learning about what it took to navigate the pacing and nutrition to get me to the finish line
Lessons from the Dirt: From the High Highs to the very low low's.
The Goal: What crossing this specific finish line represents for me moving forward.
Keywords
mindset
imposter syndrome
fighter
meaning
goals
marathon
ultra