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Misty Herron

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One year. 10.20.25 to 10.20.26. 1 sale a week became multiple a day. 0 followers became almost 1,300. 30,000+ Go Pouches shipped. One hat sold out in 3 months. The next one is a collab. The numbers are the easy part. What we saw: Runners out at 2 a.m. who didn't have to be there. DNFs. Some ours. DFLs. Podiums. State records. A 6-day world record. A last man standing, one mile every 20 minutes. New friendships. Old ones. A community that keeps giving, finished or not. Two founders. Two Marys keeping it all running. FRXN Ambassador applications open in November. If you've been here testing product and giving feedback, we're looking at you. Our vision is bigger than balm. Photos: @nickmorganphotos @misty.dawns #FRXN #TooSmoothToQuit
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It might be October! But April is 5 months away and Leatherwood is getting closer to a sale out!!! Come see and experience these trails. They are ruthless and beautiful all wrapped up into a magical world of trail running!! If you have time check out this documentary about leatherwood by @shundellprasad https://youtu.be/c2hMEuRQcdw?is=n-8KyONXzBo0EH6A
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101.6 miles. 21 hours, 58 minutes. Virginia 100 was a success! I beat my 100-mile PR by 43 minutes! Despite running more than 70 miles in tropical storm rain, this course was absolutely beautiful. Seeing the mountains covered in the vibrant colors of fall was a reminder that even in the toughest conditions, there is still so much beauty to appreciate. This was my 8th 100-miler, and I can honestly say I’m still learning, still growing, and still finding ways to get better. My carb intake and electrolytes are getting closer to being dialed in, and every race teaches me something new. The more I do this, the more I realize just how much I love the 100-mile distance. No other distance has taught me as much about patience, perseverance, humility, and what it means to keep moving forward when everything in you wants to stop. Above all, I’m grateful. I thank God every day for allowing me to do something I love so deeply. I never want to take the ability to run, to push my limits, or to chase these goals for granted. Tomorrow is never promised, and I’m reminded that even the things we sometimes take for granted are gifts. If I woke up tomorrow and could never run another step, I would still be incredibly grateful for every mile God has allowed me to experience. I pray He blesses me with many more years of health, strength, and the opportunity to keep doing what I love. To everyone who supported me, encouraged me, or helped me along the way, thank you. These miles are hard, but the journey is something special, and I’m grateful to be able to share it with others. Conquer. Every. Battle.
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Over the bridge and onward. Every stride is a choice to keep going — grateful for legs that carry us. @josh_cutshaw #NobodyCaresRunFaster #1stcorinthians924 📷 @misty.dawns
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The Race that taught me SO MUCH about myself and about life. Couldn’t help but reminisce on this race. I’ll always remember my first ultra. I learned so much and gained even more! Through all the training, ups and downs, highs and lows, good and bad times I have become a stronger person. I done it for my kids, for my people(you know who you are) that has supported me, and for myself. I think the words that came out after the race to my kids and their friends was “This was for you all! You CAN do hard things. When life gets hard you can get through it. Don’t quit!” Hopefully God blesses me with the opportunity of many more races like this. #BFC
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I'll take that DNF as a Do Not Forget. "Do Not Forget that you were ready!" I didn't get the finish at the BFC, but I didn't fail either! Two small mistakes cost me time, but they didn’t change the fact that I was ready for the fight. 💪 I’m not upset at all, I’m celebrating the fact that I put in the work and proved to myself what I’m physically capable of out there! I'm coming back for you Barkley! 📸 @misty.dawns #ultrarunning #BFC #dnf
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just grateful to still be here 🎂 I’ll be totally honest… 37 was arguably the toughest year of my life (hit by a drunk driver, suffered a brain injury anddd somehow went on to run two of the world’s most difficult ultras within a month) honestly don’t know how any of it was possible…. sheer stubbornness? maybe. one thing is for certain… my friends & family picked up the pieces of someone else’s poor decisions i learned more about myself this year than i ever could have imagined and am walking into 38 with a whole new appreciation for life and the people in my corner 🫶 needless to say… i’m very gratefully welcoming 38 📸 @misty.dawns
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Look what Marathon and Half Marathon is coming up!!!! Sign up for the biggest Race of the year. This race is the true heart of Trail Running in the Charlotte Area!!! This race has bounties for the Course Records!!!! Sign up at dirtywolfracing.com
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January 2026 Ultras Miami Ice storm
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We are 12 weeks out from the race of the year!!! With 156 spots left !! We have race bounties for every distance! DFL awards ready!, brand new medal designs!!! A half marathon course that’s a point to point!!! Beautiful start lines, cabins right at the start. Project lean nation with a menu for you. Fully stocked aid stations. The same challenge! A different year! Help us make this the WSQR that it deserves to be!!!! Register at dirtywolfracing.com
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Grit, Grace, and No Excuses. ⛰️👟 ​This week on the Dirt & Vert Podcast, we sit down with ECA running team athlete and coach Taylor Williams! ​Taylor has put in some serious work over the last two years, moving from local 50Ks to toeing the line at one of the toughest mountain challenges around: the Cherokee 130K. She joins us to give a raw, honest look at what happens when race day pushes you directly to your limits. ​Inside the Episode, We Break Down: ​🌲 The Cherokee 130K Attempt: Battling extreme humidity, gear fumbles, and learning the hard lessons out on the trail. ​🧗‍♀️ Power Hiking Vert: How leaning into walking the climbs became Taylor’s absolute superpower on technical terrain. ​🧠 Facing the DNF: Why having a tough day doesn't define your potential—it just shows you what to work on next. ​🤝 Community & Mentorship: Finding your running family and stepping into coaching with purpose and perspective. ​When you go out and challenge yourself with something that truly scares you, you find out who you are. Taylor’s story is a reminder that progress isn't linear, but as long as you keep moving forward and doing the work, you are never finished. Interested in coaching services with Taylor: endurecoachingknox@gmail.com 📸 @nickmorganphotos & @misty.dawns ​Watch & Listen now! 🎧📺 ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA ​#ultrarunning #cherokee130k #dirtandvert #runeastcoastadventures #endurecoaching
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I’m so grateful to have been able to complete my second triathlon just 1 month after my first one! I did the Olympic distance this time (1.2 mile 🏊🏼‍♀️ 25 mile 🚴🏼‍♀️ 6 mile 🏃🏽‍♀️) at k-town on the river by @personalbestracing Here’s a little race recap and some things I learned this time around! Learn to sight when swimming! I saw several swimmers almost swim into logs, the embankment, other swimmers etc. I felt stronger on this swim than I did at my first sprint triathlon swim. They were both down stream but this one was quite a bit farther! I got more practice which definitely helped! It rained hard for about 23 miles out of the 25 of the bike ride. I had puddles in my shoes the entire bike ride with toes going numb from the wet/cold. One important lesson I learned on the ride was that I need to learn clip less pedals asap! I knew I needed to but during this ride I realized the urgency. My feet kept sliding off the pedals because of the rain. I also didn’t have as much power as I could have which meant a slower ride and more leg fatigue for the run. Thanks so much to @physiolab for relaxing my tired muscles after the race! I started the run with some side cramping which slowed me down at the beginning of the run. I also grabbed my phone during transition for the run portion thinking some music would help get me through the 6 mile run but honestly, it distracted me and slowed me down! Everyone participating and volunteering was so encouraging-let that help push you through to the end! Your life CAN change! You can have fun, dream again, set goals and pursue them! Make one small change at a time. Surround yourself with encouraging/supportive people. Let yourself dream again, show up and do the work and see what happens! ❤️ Finish line photos: @misty.dawns Other photos: @gerard_chris Race day by @personalbestracing
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