How Long Can You Last: A Pace Analysis of the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra
A look at the pacing data from the top runners at the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra.
Zander Chase
Title: Running the Numbers writer
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Trail running, data science, data visualization, nutrition, food systems
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and Latin American Studies, Brown University
- Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Executive Director at Wander Project; data science at Meta and climate tech startup; Climatebase Fellow specializing in food systems and ocean health
A Word from Zander Chase
I aim to inspire and motivate others by connecting them to nature through trail running to give back to the areas we recreate in and promote a sustainable lifestyle to preserve our wild places. My personal interests include trail running, windsurfing, gravel biking, backcountry skiing, bagel making, and poetry.
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