Episode 25: Built in Butte; Grit and Growth with The Montana Maverick Dylan Malloy

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Dylan Malloy: Built in Butte – The Grit, The Growth, and The Montana Maverick

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Now, let’s get into it…

In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Malloy—ultra-runner, ICU Nurse, Endurance Coach, and a THREE-Time finisher of the brutal Crazy Mountain 100. Hailing from the mining town of Butte, America, Dylan’s story is rooted in resilience, recovery, and an unshakable drive to keep climbing no matter how rugged the terrain.

We dive deep into the mindset it takes to rebuild from a devastating knee injury, chase down Ironman finishes, and eventually fall in love with the pain cave of ultra-distance running. Dylan opens up about pacing at Run Rabbit Run, riding high at the Maah Daah Hey 100, and what it means to live a seasonal Montana life—training hard in the summer, hitting the ice and gym in the winter, and always keeping the spark alive.

This episode is packed with wisdom for runners, athletes, and anyone who’s ever stared down a setback and said, “Let’s go anyway.” From his time coaching athletes and teaching nursing students, to his brutally honest take on the evolving ultra scene—Dylan brings that Maverick mindset through and through.

We talk grit. We talk legacy. We talk about the real why behind every mile—and what it means to run not for the finish line, but for the meaning behind it.

So whether you're hammering trails or healing through movement, this one’s for you. Let’s lace up and ride with The Montana Maverick himself—Dylan Malloy.

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