Free Outside

A Record, Ongoing FKTs, and a Moose while Trail Running

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In this episode, I discuss recent trail running records broken, the importance of running your own race, the concept of working consistently rather than harder, and the upcoming race Montana Meltdown. I also share personal stories of falling, hurting my hands, and encounters with wildlife while running.

takeaways

  • David Roach broke the 19-year record in the Leadville 100 race.
  • Running your own race is important in long-distance events.
  • Jeff Browning is experimenting with low carb fueling in contrast to the high carb trend.
  • Tara Dower is attempting to set the overall FKT on the Appalachian Trail.
  • Consistency is key in achieving long-term goals.
  • The Montana Meltdown race offers an opportunity to push yourself and see how far you can go in a fixed time period.

    • Sound Bites

    • "Real-time podcasting: 24-hour turnaround."
    • "The importance of running your own race."
    • "Jeff Browning's experiment with low carb fueling."

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction and Real-Time Podcasting

      01:27 Breaking Records and Running Your Own Race

      04:42 The Low Carb Fueling Experiment

      07:03 Chasing the Appalachian Trail FKT

      17:01 The Power of Consistency

      23:07 Pushing Your Limits at the Montana Meltdown

      keywords: trail running, records, Leadville 100, FKT, David Roach, running your own race, Jeff Browning, high carb fueling, Tara Dower, Appalachian Trail, consistency, Montana Meltdown

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