The Race That Finally Broke Me (dead cow gully backyard ultra)

Overview

Nate Buchanan, one half of the duo Kara and Nate, takes on his first “last man standing” format backyard-ultra in order to find his limit. In this race format, participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour. Facing extreme physical demand and sleep deprivation, the Kara and Nate navigate the unique race format while managing their support station and race strategy to keep going as long as possible.

Top cast

Nate Buchanan

Nate Buchanan as Self

Kara Buchanan

Kara Buchanan as Self

Dusty Buchanan

Self - Nate Buchanan's Brother

Phil Gore

Self

Sarah Buchanan

Self - Nate Buchanan's Sister-in-law

Tim Walsh

Self - Race Director of Dead Cow Gully

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Charlie (Kara and Nate

Self - Nate Buchanan's Friend

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Wayne Armstrong

Self - Dead Cow Gully participant

James Buchanan

Self - Nate Buchanan's Father

P

Pop Buchanan

Self - Nate Buchanan's Grandfather

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Michitaro "Bagman" Mizuno

Self - Ultrarunner

M

Mammaw Buchanan

Self - Nate Buchanan's Grandmother

Christie Buchanan

Self - Nate Buchanan's Mother

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Galina Buchanan

Self - Nate Buchanan's Aunt Galina

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