Leadville Uncovered: Meet the 18-Year-Old Taking on Leadville

Podcast: Ultra Uncovered · Ultra Uncovered

Opublikowano: 2026-08-16

At just 18 years old, Kathryn Tubb is already preparing to take on one of the most iconic races in ultrarunning: the Leadville Trail 100. In this episode of Leadville Uncovered, Kathryn shares her unlikely path from high school cross-country runner in San Antonio, Texas, to becoming the youngest athlete in this year's Leadville field. After progressing quickly through the distances and earning a coveted Leadville qualifier at the Silver Rush 50, she decided there was no better time to chase the opportunity. Kathryn opens up about the mentors who helped shape her running journey, especially her ultrarunning coach, whose...