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Anthony, also known as "The Scarecrow Runner" shares his story of running 100 miles for the first time...Here's the catch...It took him THREE attempts to finally cross the finish line. His first two strikes, he ran further than he ever had before, and he learned lessons that helped him finally cross the finish line in 2019. His story is not only inspirational, but incredibly educational. If you're looking to train for your first 100 and need an overview of the basics of ultra running, THIS is the episode for you!

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Anthony's advice for a beginner ultra runner:
-Take time to recovery physically and mentally after a 100 mile race.
-Study the course before you run it. Look at the elevation and the cut-off times.
-Have a good support system.
-Don't give up.
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 Anthony's Links:
Instagram: @scarecrowrunner
Strava: Anthony Gilbert
YouTube: @thescarecrowrunner
The Scarecrow Runner Podcast (Spotify)
The Scarecrow Runner Podcast (Apple)
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