Join Evoke coach Andy Reed as he talks with his athlete David Ayala about David’s 4th place finish at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 2025, achieved under Andy’s coaching.

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Episode Guide

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:34 David’s athletic interests and background

00:07:04 Experiences with first hundred-milers and FKTs

00:13:43 About David’s mathematics career

00:17:09 David’s simple non-analytical approach to training

00:20:10 Approaches to Hardrock

00:21:36 High-fat fueling strategies

00:24:02 Getting selected to compete in Hardrock

00:28:26 Changing up training approaches for Hardrock

00:31:12 Incorporating intensity and speed work

00:36:03 Leveraging will during an event

00:38:47 Weighted uphill intensity

00:40:00 Demands of Hardrock 100

00:45:25 Prepping for Hardrock on the course

00:49:12 Strategies and experiences on race-day

00:54:07 Avoiding the onset of cramping

00:56:36 Quad pain and potential for rhabdomyolysis

01:01:06 Holding then gaining position

01:05:27 Splits for a 4th place finish

01:07:25 Post-race thoughts

01:08:20 Peak experiences and take-aways from Hardrock

01:11:15 Final thoughts