Finger Lakes 50 with David Gleeson: From Gymnastics Champion to Ultramarathoner

David Gleeson spent 13 years as a competitive gymnast, reaching level 10—the highest level in the sport—and winning multiple state and regional titles. After retiring from gymnastics, he discovered a passion for running. Starting with local 5Ks and working up to half marathons, David eventually set his sights higher. This summer, he went all in on his first ultramarathon: the Finger Lakes 50K trail race in Hector, NY. In this episode, David shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his debut ultra, including muddy trails, mental battles, and the pride of crossing the finish line.

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Chapters

00:00 David’s Background
01:15 From Gymnastics to Running
04:05 Jumping from Half Marathon to Ultra
08:20 Finger Lakes 50 Course Overview
10:12 Aid Stations and Race Setup
13:02 Race Morning and Strategy
15:02 Loop One Challenges and Mud
24:43 Halfway Point and Gear Change
29:49 Mental Battles on Loop Two
31:26 Finding Strength in David Goggins
36:15 Crossing the Finish Line
38:54 Lessons in Humility
48:45 Gratitude for Volunteers
53:25 Training, Setbacks, and Wisdom Teeth
1:13:19 Future Races and Next Goals

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