# 073: Hardrock 100 Endurance Run-Michael Poole

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Podcast: [FACING VERT](https://stenobird.com/podcast/facing-vert-6327711)
Published: 2025-08-01T00:42:16+00:00
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## Resource

Michael Poole just recently completed the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run in Colorado, which just so happens to be a dream race of mine, so I was excited to talk to him about his experience. Michael has been trying to get into Hardrock for 11 years, and finally he was pulled from the waitlist just a little over a week before the race and told he was in. Crazy! I loved hearing about his running journey through the beautiful, yet unforgiving mountains of Colorado. Out of the 22 one hundred milers that he has done (yes, I said 22!), Hardrock took him the longest, but was one of the most gorgeous races that he has experienced. The amount of ultras that Michael has done is unbelievable, and he just continues to get stronger and fall more in love with the sport and this community. Michael was so easy to talk to, incredibly laid back and super humble. Michael, thank you for FaceTiming with me and sharing your running journey. And thank you to your amazing wife, Claire, and your two girls for their patience while I kept you on the phone! I am looking forward to seeing you continue to add belt buckles to your collection! Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtpoole/ Michael's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/18746734 Facing Vert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facingvert/ Thank you for listening!

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