The Anatomy of Failure
The Anatomy of Failure
Over Forty Undertrained by Reo Boston
S1 · E12
Aug 24, 2026
18:25
Episode notes

In the Season 1 finale of the Over 40, Undertrained podcast, we wrap up their year-long journey with an honest, unvarnished debrief of our recent ultramarathon in the Black Hills. After nearly nine months of physical and mental preparation, a brutal mid-race storm threw torrential rain, mud, and lightning our way—testing our resolve and forcing tough decisions near the midpoint cutoff.

We discuss the fine line between sticking to a race plan and adapting in the moment, reflecting on how true progress comes from evaluating mistakes and pushing forward anyway.

Key Episode Highlights:

The Black Hills Debrief: Navigating unexpected weather, mud rivers, and cutoff times.

Tactical Missteps: Recognizing where conservative pacing turned into lost time.

Failing Forward: Shifting perspective from disappointment to ac ... 

Keywords
Ultra Running
middle-age
Failure
Perseverance
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