Jeff Browning, A.K.A “Bronco Billy” is an endurance coach, ultra-athlete, designer, husband, and father of three kids. He has finished nearly 200 ultra marathons in his career, racking up over 40 career ultra wins — 28 of those at the 100-mile plus distance, making him 2nd in the world for the most 100-mile wins in history.

In this conversation, Jeff provides valuable insights on improving as a runner, emphasizing essential principles to help runners of all levels reach their goals. Jeff sheds light on the concept of oxidative fat metabolism and its significance for endurance athletes. Strategies to optimize the body's ability to burn fat for fuel are explored, as well as insights on nutrition timing and fueling for both health and peak performance.

Key Points:

• The ultrarunning boom
• Full-time graphic designer to professional runner
• The differences in training for a marathon vs. an ultra
• Keys to improving as a runner
• Top strength exercises for runners
• How to structure strength training alongside running
• The 4 principles of ultrarunning
• What is Oxidative Fat Metabolism?
• How to become better at burning fat for fuel
• Nutrition timing and fueling for health vs. performance
• Benefits of a “keto reset”
• Strategically using carbohydrates
• How much protein do we need per day?
• Training fasted vs. fed
• Jeff’s definition of “ambition”

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