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One Climb at a Time: Careth Arnold’s Pre-2026 Hardrock 100 Interview

A video interview with Careth Arnold before the 2026 Hardrock 100.

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Careth Arnold arrives at the 2026 Hardrock 100 ready to take it on one climb and descent at a time. In the following interview, Careth talks about how she found ultrarunning and the Hardrock 100, her relationship with the race after volunteering at aid stations and out on course for several years, being a mom of two while also being a professional runner, her win at the 2025 TDS, and her training leading up to the race this year.

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Careth Arnold Pre-2026 Hardrock 100 Interview Transcript

Transcript coming soon.

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