Episode 18: The Only Way Out Is Through: Manitou's Revenge Race Report

**Episode 18: Manitou's Revenge Race Report** Erin Quinn, ultrarunning coach, USA swim coach, award-winning journalist, and now 15-time ultramarathon finisher, takes you inside one of the most demanding 50-mile races in the Northeast — Manitou's Revenge. This 53-mile beast winds through the rugged Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, packing 15,000 feet of climbing into every mile. Erin breaks down the full race experience alongside her friends Shiloh and Jessie — from the gnarly trails and brutal climbs to the mud, the aid stations, the gear decisions, and the mental battles that only an ultra can produce. Along the way, she shares the story behind the race itself: how Charles Gadol and Run Wild built a nonprofit organization dedicated to land preservation and trail conservation — so runners can keep doing what they love in wild, beautiful places. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just trail-curious, this episode is part race report, part love letter to the Catskills. **Topics covered:** - Course breakdown and what makes Manitou's so uniquely brutal - Gear, nutrition, and race-day decisions - The history of the race and Run Wild's conservation mission - The highs, the lows, and everything in between To learn more about Erin's 1:1 online ultrarunning coaching, you can reach out to her at erinmaryquinn@gmail.com You can also fill out the apply to coach with Erin form on her website at www.erinmaryquinn.com Start Where You Are, But Start!