In this episode of Running Toward Life, Scott Mills joins John Trent as he shares his story of how he became a part of the ultra community wherever he was stationed, and the importance of passing the baton to the next generation of race directors.

Scott is a legendary ultra-runner who has also made a name for himself as a dedicated race director. Over the years, Scott has accumulated a remarkable list of race achievements including finishing the Western States Endurance Run 20 times and completing the Hardrock Endurance Run 100 Mile on ten occasions. His dedication to the sport has been further showcased in his involvement as a race director for iconic events such as the Bull Run Run 50 Miler and the San Diego 100. Scott's life in ultrarunning has led to the formation of meaningful connections with communities across the country. Leveraging on his extensive experience, Scott is now guiding the next generation of race directors to continue his legacy in maintaining top-notch race experiences.

The key moments in this episode are:

• 4:26 - Race Directing
• 7:23 - San Diego 100
• 13:19 - Passing the Torch
• 15:41 - The Importance of Volunteers in Ultra-Running
• 31:22 - The Importance of Running Community
• 33:12 - The Allure of Running 100 Miles
• 34:09 - The Power of Friendship

Learn about the Western States Endurance Run: https://www.wser.org/

Learn about the San Diego 100: https://sandiego100.com/

Lean about the Hardrock Endurance Run 100 Mile: https://www.hardrock100.com/

Pick up a copy of John's latest books, Running Toward Life: Finding Community and Wisdom in the Distances We Run and Second Sunrise: Five Decades of History at the Western States Endurance Run, everywhere books are sold.  ​

Photo credit: Western States Endurance Run