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Chasing 100

Jan 5, 2025

0h 31m

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A Backyard Ultra Documentary

Overview

Cameron Balser had just returned home from his 12,000 mile run around the perimeter of the United States. His home town running group, Meshingomesia Track Club, was hosting their annual last man standing/back yard ultra, "Prairie On Fire." Prairie on Fire was going into their 3rd year as a race and they had yet to have anyone reach 100 miles. Cameron, who had won the race in 2023, was still recovering from his epic run, but, had made a promise to come back in 2024 to help achieve that milestone.

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Cast

Gary Cantrell

Lazarus Lake

Cameron Balser

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7.7

Boston

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The Runner: Extreme UltraRunner David Horton

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6.7

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The Run

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7.8

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7.4

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7.1

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Barkley 100

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