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Episode 31: Mark Dowdle - Talking all things Backyard.
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- Blueprint to Ultra
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- Dec 12, 2025
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- 5088
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Summary
Mark Dowdle has an ultra running resume that is two sides of the same coin. After a few attempts at last person standing races, Mark took a year off of racing them and put in an unconventional year of training to get his mind and body right. He returned in 2024 to backyards and is on a 4 race win streak. The hightlight of which was just a few weeks ago, he won the Summit Backyard completing 68 yards covering 283.55 miles to win one of the coveted spots for Team USA at the World Championships next October at Big's Backyard. In the episode, we talk about what it takes and what is actually going on in his tent each loop. Does he really sleep that much? And what in the heck is he eating. If you are interested in running a last person standing race, we invite you to take some time and listen to his story. You are guaranteed to learn a few tips and tricks of what it takes.We'd love to hear your story too. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and even if you have or are targeting a backyard in the future. Make sure to like and subscribe, because, yeah, why not? Keep up with Mark on IG: @mark.dowdle Connect with us on IG: @blueprint_to_ultra