# The Appalachian Trail Reset: Katie’s Path to Mental Clarity & Finding Ultras

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Podcast: [Dirt And Vert](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dirt-and-vert-6621477)
Published: 2026-03-21T03:34:49+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eastcoastadventures/episodes/The-Appalachian-Trail-Reset-Katies-Path-to-Mental-Clarity--Finding-Ultras-e3gouf8
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This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we are sitting down with Katie , an athlete whose endurance resume is as diverse as it is impressive. From the structured intensity of collegiate rowing and professional triathlons to the rugged freedom of the Appalachian Trail , Katie has seen it all. We dive into how she navigated high-level burnout to find her passion again in the trail and ultra world—culminating in her unique (and digestive-defying) victory at the Taco Bell 50K . Katie breaks down how she balanced a "Fourth Meal" with race-pace miles, the lessons she carried off the AT, and why she’s traded the Ironman asphalt for the dirt of the upcoming Arizona Trail . Whether you're looking for professional training insights or just want to hear how one survives a 31-mile burrito run, this episode is a masterclass in versatility.

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