You Won’t Believe What This Runner’s Feet Look Like After 100 Miles

Katie Pollard has shared the aftermath of one of her toughest races, and it’s capturing attention across social media.

Known online as ultrarunkate, Pollard regularly posts updates from her ultrarunning adventures, tackling challenging trails and extreme distances, including the notorious Javelina Jundred.

The Javelina Jundred is a 100-mile ultramarathon set in Arizona’s McDowell Mountain Regional Park. It’s a highly popular race in the U.S., drawing more than 850 participants each year. The course is exposed, with daytime temperatures soaring to 90°F (32°C).

Pollard, originally from Denver, shared clips from the race itself.

“This is my 22-mile down,” she posted on Instagram, which boasts over 7,000 followers. “Three marathons to go. Obligatory ultra runner post.”

The day after finishing, she shared a graphic post-race video showing her severely battered left foot.

“Having a field day with this content. lol, in case you’re wondering, the right foot is too gnarly for IG,” she captioned the clip.

The video quickly went viral, amassing over eight million views and 100,000 likes. Viewers were shocked by her swollen and blistered toes, with reactions flooding in. One fan wrote, “I am a nurse AND a runner and I can honestly say: WHAT THE HELL IS THAT.”

Another commented, “All completely optional btw,” while a third said, “I liked it better before Instagram served this reel to an audience outside of trail running.”

Concerned about potential infections, Pollard later posted from a hospital bed for a professional evaluation.

She captioned the footage, “Update on how the dogs are since the last time they’ve been let out.”

Fans continued to react with a mix of concern and fascination. “The way I’m so invested in your foot updates! I hope all is good and you recover quickly,” one wrote. Another added, “The medical professional taking a photo,” and a third said, “I would not be able to resist popping or squeezing. You’ve got good self control.”