The runner who blazed through 3,524 km in just 40 days: Tara Dower S3:E2

Tara Dower’s record-breaking run on the Appalachian Trail pushed the limits of endurance and mental strength. Covering 3,524 km in just 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes, she battled extreme fatigue, brutal terrain, and her own mind – where even a "dirt nap" could mean the difference between failure and success. In this episode, I talk to the ultra-runner and trailblazer, whose first attempt at the trail ended in a panic attack. She shares how overcoming anxiety, training with legends and leaning on her crew helped her break barriers – not just for a record, but for herself. Follow Tara on Instagram. If you want to tell us about your own superhuman adventures, message us at superhuman@redbull.com. Head to instagram.com/redbulladventure for more superhuman content.

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The runner who blazed through 3,524 km in just 40 days: Tara Dower S3:E2 is an episode from How to Be Superhuman by Red Bull.

This episode is 33:14 long.

This episode was published on Feb 20, 2025.

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