Running in the Himalayas - One Hundred Ladakh | In conversation with Ganesh & Damian

Описание: What does it mean to run in the Himalayas?

In this conversation, athletes and race organisers come together to talk about the first 100-mile trail run in Ladakh - all above 3500 metres. A deep dive into altitude, DNFs, resilience, community, and why people choose to run long distances in some of the most unforgiving terrains on Earth.

Featuring endurance runners who took part in the zero edition of Ladakh Trail to Heaven – the first 100-mile trail race in the Himalayas, and the organisers who made it possible. This episode explores:

What running at high altitude really does to the body and mind
Why altitude ‘doesn’t discriminate’
The unseen logistics and safety challenges of Himalayan trail races
DNFs, decision-making, and knowing when to stop
Why trail running is often called a soul sport
How local races build the foundation for big Himalayan objectives
Why consistency matters more than one big finish line
How race calendars are shaped by life, values, and curiosity
This conversation also looks at the long game - how local trail races and series like Summit Run and Summit Slam help runners build experience, confidence, and community before taking on extreme challenges like Ladakh One Hundred.
A window into the mindset behind Himalayan trail running.

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00:00 Introduction - Why Ladakh Trail to Heaven exists
02:00 What makes this race different: 100 miles above 3500m
05:00 First-of-its-kind: Designing a Himalayan ultra
10:40 Altitude doesn’t discriminate
14:55 Heat, cold & river crossings - the unexpected challenges
18:50 No signal, no shortcuts: safety in the Himalayas
22:30 The pep talk that kept one runner moving
25:10 When stopping is the right decision - DNFs
31:20 Why trail running is a soul sport
39:45 Community, mentorship & local races
46:10 How runners actually plan race calendars
51:30 Why local races matter before big mountains
57:20 Summit Run Series & Summit Slam - the long game
01:02:40 Who Ladakh One Hundred is really for
01:08:40 Lessons from the zero edition
01:13:40 Looking ahead to Ladakh 2026

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