Welcome to Season 1 Episode 5. This season is all about Late Race Survival. How do the consistent finishers push through the desire to quit? We’re interviewing a bunch of great runners from elite to everyday #nopodium plate spinners.

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Michael Whiteside, an ultrarunner from Ogden, Utah, shares his experiences running the Wasatch 100 and Bear 100 back-to-back. He talks about his background, how he got into ultrarunning, and the challenges he faced during both races.

Despite the physical and mental struggles, Michael pushed through and crossed the finish line. He emphasizes the importance of his support of his crew and pacers in helping him overcome the difficulties.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:39 Getting Into Ultrarunning

08:07 Preparing for the Wasatch 100 and Bear 100

15:19 Running the Wasatch 100

28:06 Preparing for the Bear 100

31:02 The Challenges of the Bear 100

36:41 The Final Stretch and Crossing the Finish Line

39:16 Upcoming Races

40:07 Local vs Commercial Races

40:37 Preserving the Bear and Wasatch Races

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Jesse Rich, a nutritionist and coach, joins the DFL Before DNF podcast to discuss late race survival in ultrarunning. Jesse shares his personal running journey, his background in nutrition and coaching, and his decision to not pursue sponsorships. He also talks about his FKT attempt on Millwood and the importance of nutrition in long-distance races. Jesse emphasizes the segmented approach to races and the variability in nutrition strategies for different individuals. Overall, his practical and accessible approach to nutrition and running makes him a valuable resource for runners of all levels.

Takeaways

Segmenting races into smaller goals can help maintain motivation and focus.

Nutrition plays a crucial role in late race survival, and finding a strategy that works for each individual is important.

The decision to pursue sponsorships and become a professional runner is a personal one, and it's okay to prioritize other aspects of life.

DNFs can provide valuable lessons and learning experiences.

Balancing running and coaching can be challenging but rewarding.

Variability in nutrition strategies exists, and what works for one person may not work for another.

Introduction 00:00

Background 02:33

Personal Life and Running Journey 06:15

Education in Nutrition and Coaching 10:26

Balancing Running and Coaching 13:43

Identity as a Runner 17:25

Decision to Not Pursue Sponsorships 22:28

FKT Attempt on Millwood 24:23

DNF Experiences 26:07

Segmented Approach to Races 29:13

Importance of Nutrition in Late Race Survival 32:00

Variability in Nutrition Strategies 37:48

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You know Dylan Bowman from Free Trail and as an elite ultratrail runner. We reached out to see how he pushes through the late race urge to quit to see if there’s anything we can learn from his list of great ultra finishes.

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This podcast delves into the compelling question of how ultra runners like Jeremy Cox find the strength to keep going, even in the face of immense physical and mental challenges.

Host Josh shares his admiration for Jeremy, who has inspired him through his perseverance during grueling races, including the Wasatch 100. The conversation reflects on their shared experiences, including the emotional toll of DNFing (Did Not Finish) and the importance of having a supportive community.

As they explore Jeremy's journey from triathlons to ultra running, listeners gain insight into the mindset required to tackle such daunting distances. The episode emphasizes the significance of resilience and the mental strategies that help runners push through the pain and uncertainty of long races.

Jeremy Cox is the subject of our first documentary called DFL Before DNF. I’m so inspired by him as a runner and person. While we did a deep dive in the doc with Jeremy, there’s still more there. There’s always more there.

Join us in this conversation with data nerd and grit champion, Jeremy Cox where we discuss how to survive the late race carnage.

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Takeaways:

• Jeremy Cox's journey into ultra running began after watching the inspiring story of Rick and Dick Hoyt in the Ironman World Championship.
• Josh reflects on his own struggles with the 100-mile distance and seeks insights from experienced runners like Jeremy.
• The podcast highlights the importance of mental resilience in ultra running and how to keep pushing through pain.
• Jeremy emphasizes the significance of problem-solving skills in endurance sports, comparing it to engineering.
• Both hosts discuss the balance between training for ultra marathons and family responsibilities, reflecting on their personal experiences.
• The conversation reveals that the emotional and psychological aspects of ultra running play a crucial role in completing races.

Elsa Jaworski joined us in the La Barba Coffee roasting warehouse to talk about late race survival. As co-founder of Women of the Wasatch and a great runner all around, she tells how she keeps going.

Elsa got second place at Tahoe 200 and sub-22 hours at Buffalo 100. No doubt she wanted to quit at times so why didn't she? How?!

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