The GCC at UTMB: Karis M Brown Shares Her Story - Part 2

Today’s episode of The Mettleset Podcast is brought to you by New Balance 👟 In this episode, we head back to Chamonix for Part 2 of our UTMB special with Karis Miriam Brown, former lawyer, podium-finishing ultra trail runner, and certified coach. This summer, Karis lined up at the CCC 100K, one of UTMB’s toughest races. Her journey is raw and real: battling a meniscus tear, reshaping expectations mid-race, and leaning into the “why” that fuels her training and racing. Karis also shares:Lessons from training with elites on Réunion IslandHow to reset when your race plan falls apartWhy community, challenge, and her daughters drive her forward 🎧 Inspiring, honest, and packed with takeaways, this is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever dreamed of testing themselves on the trails. 🌍 Stay Connected with - and support - The Mettleset📥 Newsletter: Sign up for athlete stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and women’s sports news from MENA and beyond 📸 Instagram: @themettleset 💼 LinkedIn: The Mettleset on LinkedIn Credits: Host: Dawn Barnable Guests: Karis Miriam Brown Editor: Diya Vergis A Production of The Mettleset 🚲 The Mettleset is a multimedia platform and community sharing stories of underrepresented athletes and underreported sports from the Middle East and beyond. We put women in sport first while highlighting niche communities like action and endurance sports. We hope you enjoy the episode! - Dawn