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Summary
 In this episode of the Training Babble Podcast you get to be a fly on the wall and listen in on our team meeting in prep for the Leadville 100. This conversation provides an in-depth overview of strategies and considerations for the LT100 focusing on course details, climbing and descent techniques, weather and nutrition, aid station usage, pacing, and altitude management. 

Takeaways

• The course is 105 miles with significant elevation changes.
• Pacing is crucial, especially in the first hour.
• Climbing techniques can help avoid bottlenecks.
• Descent safety is paramount; choose lines wisely.
• Weather can change rapidly; be prepared with layers.
• Nutrition should be planned and executed carefully.
• Aid stations are for emergencies; have a strategy.
• Crew support can enhance race performance.
• Altitude affects performance; manage your effort accordingly.
• Stay focused and keep pedaling with purpose.