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In this episode, Troy Meadows talks with his longtime friend Christopher Thomas, an experienced ultra runner who was pivotal in helping Troy early on with his journey to running Ultras. Chris shares his journey and recent success in trail and ultra running. He discusses his early experiences and how he got into the sport. Christopher highlights the importance of proper nutrition and how it has been a game-changer for him. He also shares his race highlights and achievements, including his recent races at Silver State 50-Miler and Tahoe Rim Trail 100. This part of the conversation concludes with his experience at UTMB 100k Porte Viarte Mexico. 

Christopher shares his role in crewing and pacing for international runners at Western States. He also talks about his experience as the course director for the Canyons 100K race. Christopher shares his upcoming races and goals, including his plan to run the Lake Sonoma 100K. 

Finally, he discusses the balancing act of managing work, family, and training. In this conversation, Christopher Thomas discusses his work and lifestyle as a custom home builder and ultra trail runner. Christopher also shares how he balances work and family, including taking care of his elderly mother and aunt. Christopher concludes with advice for trail runners and shares his contact information for those who want to connect with him.

Chris’s Links

IG - @Burroslocos

Chris’s Nutrition Coach

Vic Johnson 

IG - @mountain.sports.nutritionist

Chris’s Running Coach

Riccardo Tortini Team Run Run

Things we talked about on the pod

Scratch Lab Portables Book⁠

Montara 50K - Pacifica Ca

UTMB

Black Canyon 100k

Lake Sonoma 50

Silver State 50

TRT 100

UTMB 100k Porte Viarte Mexico

Bandera 100k

Canyons 100 miler

L'échappée Belle

Bob Crowley 

Lucy’s Dad Documentary

Silver State Striders

Run in Rabbit

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:03 Getting into Trail and Ultra Running

06:34 First 50K

09:01 Running with the Red Antler Running Crew

19:27 Importance of Proper Nutrition

35:27 Silver State 50-Miler and Tahoe Rim Trail 100

42:38 UTMB Mexico

46:35 Family Support and Involvement

53:11 Volunteering at Western States

55:02 Course Director at Canyons 100K

01:04:18 Upcoming Races and Goals

01:08:23 The New Canyons 100K Course

01:18:01 Running Lake Sonoma 100K

01:20:37 Balancing Work, Family, and Training

01:30:36 The Ultra Trail Running Community

01:31:32 Advice for Trail Runners

01:36:12 Acknowledgment to Rabbit

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