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Makinsie skipped the 100mile distance and went straight for 200miles! Her longest distance prior to signing up for Bigfoot was 50miles. Listen to this episode to hear how Makinsie pushed through severe fatigue and an ankle injury to finish DEAD FREAKING LAST!

Episode Takeaways:
-Training is easier than the race for the 200mile distance!
-A DNF is not the end of the road, keep trying!

Makinsie's Advice:
-Ask a lot of questions
-Learn how to problem solve
-Dial in your nutrition
-Get sleep during a 200mile run!
-If you are considering running an ultra...JUST TRY IT!

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Related Episodes:
Becoming an Ultra Runner w/Mike McKnight | S3E2
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Contact Makinsie on Instagram: @imkinsie
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