In this solo episode, Doc Lyss talks in depth about her approach to training this year for her 50 milers, how she approaches taper, and pre-race thoughts, and answers YOUR running and racing questions at the end!

⏰ Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Training Overview

2:00 - 30 Mile Weeks Approach

6:06 - Trained Smarter

7:30 - Training Phases1

7:15 - When Things Clicked

20:00 - Tapering

23:15 - Carbohydrate Approach

28:00 - Pre-Race Thoughts

34:00 - Q&A

34:23 - Question: Breaking Up Monotony

37:00 - Question: Race + Training Distance Jumps

39:20 - Question: How/Why to Do 3+ Hour Runs

44:25 - Question: Matching Race Elevation Gain/Loss

49:00 - Question: How Do You Pick Races?

51:30 - Question: Increases in Food/Carbs

53:15 - Question: Running 2x a Day?

55:55 - Question: Bodywork or Hydration Therapy

56:02 - Question: Choosing Rest Days

57:10 - Question: Fear of Signing Up for a Race

58:18 - Question: Trekking Poles

1:00:50 - Question: When Ready to Run Ultra

1:02:50 - Question: Lifting While Training

1:05:30 - Question: Rest Day Frequency

1:06:40 - Question: Beginner Trail Running Plan

1:08:00 - Question: How to Tell Ready for the Elevation