Thank you for joining us for a special World Championship episode with our Master Coach, BJ Gumkowski. Following his 3rd AG finish and Kona Qualification, we wanted to break down the how, absorb his experience, and hear what it takes to be a World Champion competitor. We hope you take many nuggets away to pursue your dreams, World Champs to getting out for a walk. There is no dream less than another.

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In this episode:

- Feeling that something big was happening
- What shifted in nutrition and hydration
- The most challenging workout session using this new method
- Long runs beneficial or overreaching
- BJ’s fueling strategy in the days leading into a big race
- Running fueling strategy
- Key moments of support and direction
- Be safe. Be strong. Go do your job.
- Moving from 5th to 3rd to possibly 2nd?
- What did it take on that day to qualify
- Mantra: act as if you have nothing to lose
- Mindset training is absolutely necessary
- How important is momentum
- “Easeful efforting” all day in Placid
- Trusting yourself

Episode 429 Show Notes:

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