About this episode
Brian Gallant, the race director of Sinister Sports, discusses the background and organization of the Divide 200, Canada's first and only 200-mile race. He explains the motivation behind organizing the race and the process of bringing it to life. Brian also highlights the unique features of the course and the importance of runner safety and emergency response. He shares his vision for the future of the Divide 200 and the possibility of new races in different regions of Canada. Brian Gallant discusses the Divide 200 race and offers advice for aspiring participants. He emphasizes the importance of mental preparation and shares his highest high and lowest low in a race. He also talks about his favorite food and gear for a 200-mile race and reflects on finding his distance to empty. Takeaways Sinister Sports organizes the Divide 200, Canada's first and only 200-mile race. The race is held in the Southern Alberta Rockies and showcases the stunning landscape of the region. Runner safety is a top priority, and the race has a comprehensive emergency response plan in place. The future of the Divide 200 includes maintaining a small field of participants and potentially expanding to other regions of Canada. Encourage participation and competition to make races more vibrant. Focus on the mental aspect of endurance races and learn to tolerate suffering. The highest high in a race can come from realizing your potential and being part of a community. The lowest low in a race is witnessing others' suffering and dropping out. Favorite food in a 200-mile race: hash browns and burgers. Recommended gear for a 200-mile race: filtering flask or filtering straw. Finding your distance to empty is an ongoing journey. To learn more about the Divide 200 race, visit divide200.ca.