Liz Canty: Southern Lessons Out West

The Adventure Jogger

Liz Canty moved from Alabama to Colorado for the love of running and the outdoor lifestyle. She discusses the challenges of adjusting to the altitude and the differences in training and gear between the South and Colorado. Liz also talks about the benefits of humidity training and the active running community in Colorado. She shares her love for the Smoky Mountains and the unique culture and beauty of the South. Finally, she reflects on the changes in ultra running and the increasing presence of college cross-country runners in the sport. In this conversation, Liz Canty discusses the competitive nature of running and the obsession with Strava segments. She shares her experiences with losing segments to younger runners and the frustration that can come with segment hunting. Liz also talks about her work as an aerospace engineer and her love for Top Gun Maverick. She addresses the internet backlash she received for not having proper rain gear at Barkley and discusses her upcoming participation in the MS Run the US relay. The conversation concludes with a discussion about regional delicacies, including moon pies and Hunt Brothers pizza.

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting and Moving to Colorado

00:40 Liz's Running Success in the East

04:25 Adjusting to Altitude in Colorado

05:38 Humidity vs. Altitude Training

06:14 Differences in Running Gear and Preparation

08:57 Altitude and Humidity Training

09:58 Altitude and Humidity Training (Continued)

11:01 Dressing for Runs in Colorado

13:19 Adapting to the Climate in Colorado

15:11 The Benefits of Humidity Training

19:34 The Active Community in Colorado

21:04 Strava and Competition in Colorado

23:11 Finding Other Activities in the Off-Season

25:23 Missing the South and the Smokies

28:09 The Magic of the Smokies

29:49 Things Missed About the South

33:02 The Beauty of the Smokies

34:26 Changes in Ultra Running

35:12 The Competitive Nature of Running

36:02 Strava and Segment Hunting

37:24 Strava's Leaderboard and College Cross-Country Runners

38:03 The Significance of Strava Segments

38:47 The Obsession with Strava Segments

39:29 Losing Strava Segments to Younger Runners

40:11 The Frustration of Segment Hunting

41:19 The Importance of Strava Segments to Some Runners

42:30 The Future of Running and the Rise of Female Runners

43:02 The Challenges of Running as an Adult

44:05 Liz's Work as an Aerospace Engineer

45:50 Liz's Love for Top Gun Maverick

47:15 The Origins of the Phrase 'Balls to the Wall'

48:28 Liz's Experience at Barkley and the Internet Backlash

53:17 Liz's Participation in the MS Run the US Relay

55:56 Regional Delicacies: Moon Pies and Hunt Brothers Pizza

59:41 The Regional Delicacy of Colorado

01:00:46 The Combination of Green Chili and Edibles in Colorado

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