The Power of Turning Back: When Quitting Leads to Success

In this episode, Sarah Atwill Petelinsek sits down with Beverly Albert, an endurance athlete who attempted the Wasatch 100, one of the most grueling 100-mile trail races. But this isn’t just a story about the race—it’s about the pivotal moment of choosing to turn around. We often celebrate pushing forward at all costs, but what about the strength it takes to step back? Beverly shares her insights on making the tough decision to quit, the lessons learned from walking away, and how success isn’...

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This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information.