In S2Ep11 of the PRP, Adam tattles with uniquely talented ultra runner, Michigan State alum, attentive podcast enthusiast, proud cat daddy and Cocodona 250 alumni Jon Alsip who has been preparing for the Bigfoot 200 on August 14th, 2022. Jonathan shares several a tale of his first hand experience running the inaugural Cocodona 250 last year. What did an experience of such epic proportions teach him? He admits he may still be working to figure that out. 

Chaz Hornburg, decorated ultra marathoner, recently bestowed father and one of Jonathan's best friends returns for his second time to the PRP as guest host where he offers his calm, cool and at times critical opinion on his best buddy's preparation. It's clear that Jonathan hasn't had the opportunity to put in the physical work he would have liked to during this training block, however, he displays impressive levels of poise and confidence about the challenge that lies ahead. How did Jonathan prepare for outing like this? For races this long, mindset is key. One must have a steady and everlasting vice grip around the mental fortitude to keep pushing. That’s what will truly carry you.

The gentlemen take a a swing at answering the age old question: road running vs. ultra running. Which is best? Perhaps the answer lies with those who have hands in both camps? Before episode close the lads touch on triple digit race milage strategy and what you need to be aware of when it comes to sleep and time management. Code brown is covered in ample format as the reoccurring theme of the "double deucer" finds it's way onto the PRP yet again!

Why is Jonathan kindly asking more from all of us when titling our runs on strava? #content Ummmm, apples n bananas? What the hell is Pukey’s Death March?! What did Jim Walmsley tell Jonathan when they crossed paths in AZ?! What’s a Poto ruler and how do Chaz, Jon & Zac utilize it to succeed in long distance racing? What in god’s name is Cattle Decapitation? Did Chaz one time go neck & neck with Harvey Louis? Is Jonathan strictly race Pringlin?! Why are ultra PR’s so much different than road PR’s? Come get it. All of it in the wonderfully peculiar and inspiring episode of the PRP.

Recorded Sunday August 7th @ 8:00AM EST

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