The Ultimate Porkies Course Preview with David Clark, Experienced Hiker and Backpacker

In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay sit down with special guest David Clark—avid backpacker, hiker, and professor at Grand Valley State University. Having spent years in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while attending Michigan Tech, David developed a deep passion for the Porcupine Mountains and has hiked every single trail throughout the Wilderness State Park. He joins the show to provide an incredibly detailed, step-by-step breakdown of both the 50-mile and half marathon courses. Whether you are aiming to fine-tune your pacing strategy, prepare for specific technical terrain, or simply visualize the route ahead of race day, this is an essential preview you will want to keep on repeat.