Ultrarunning Lecture – Lecture by Annie Weiss + Brian Frain

Lecture and open discussion on ultrarunning and place with Annie Weiss (at the age of 33, she ran the entirety of the Ice Age Trail – 1,200 miles – in 21 days, and set a new record), and Brian Frain (author of ‘See You At The Terminus: Breaking Barriers and Testing Limits on the Ice Age Trail’). The trail bisects the state, cutting across thirty-one counties and multiple ownership types, from private land to public promenades, and urban parks to national forests. Through running, Annie and Brian were able to elicit a deep understanding of Wisconsin’s story, assimilate fresh information into the known, and glean insights into new ideas that transcend the merely contemplative