In this episode of The Adventure Jogger, Steven Kornhaus chats with ultra runner Wes Plate about his journey from high school sprinter to mid-pack elite in 200-mile races. Wes shares the challenges of transitioning from 100 to 200 miles, the mental and spiritual aspects of endurance racing, and the lessons learned from sleep deprivation and overnight training. He also discusses his YouTube channel, the power of the ultra-running community, and his preparation for the Arizona Monster 300.

https://www.wesplate.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@wplate

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Wes Plate and Ultra Running

02:54 – Wes's Journey into Running and Early Experiences

06:01 – Transitioning to Ultra Distances

08:56 – First 100-Mile Experience and Lessons Learned

12:01 – The Leap to 200-Mile Races

15:03 – The Spiritual Aspect of Ultra Running

17:54 – Creating a YouTube Channel and Community Impact

29:34 – Training for the 200-Mile Challenge

34:03 – Experiencing the First 240-Mile Race

40:27 – Spiritual Insights from Endurance Racing

44:10 – Recovery After Extreme Distances

46:25 – The Significance of Cocodona

55:27 – Preparing for the Arizona Monster 300-Mile Race

57:58 – Understanding the Challenge of Ultra-Distance Races

01:00:05 – Sleep Strategies for Endurance Racing

01:03:05 – Preparing for the Arizona Monster

01:05:51 – The Importance of Experience in Ultra Racing

01:10:04 – Advice for First-Time 200-Mile Runners

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