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Podcast: All Bodies Outside
Episode: #21: Surviving a stroke...to continuing to finish 100-mile ultramarathons
Description: On this episode our guest is Will Sprouse who has run a lot of 100-mile ultramarathons. In fact, he has finished 83 100-milers. However, his ability to run long distances has become more challenging. In 2020, he survived a stroke (caused by a birth defect) that left him with heart rate limitations and difficulty managing his balance. Despite these additional challenges, Will continues to run 100-mile ultramarathons and he has created his own ultramarathon event called the 'Iron Will 100' that focuses on inclusivity and openness to adaptive athletes. The event has three distances: 50k (which is about 31 miles), 50 miles, and 100...