In this Episode I take a deep dive into creating a pacing plan using ultrapacer.com to assist you in making a plan for nutrition & hydration for race day. Here's the YouTube video to accompany this - https://youtu.be/xp3mnTdDBgw

Resources:

www.ultrapacer.com

Podcast w/ Danny of ultrapacer.com - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/learning-to-use-ultrapacercom-w-creator-danny-murphy-episode-152-see-youtube-for-video-httpsyoutubeihbtj82zv4g/

Video of Podcast w/ Danny of ultrapacer.com - https://youtu.be/IhBtJ82zV4g

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Rob Simmelkjaer is doing amazing things with the New York Road Runners (NYRR)! The Non-Profit Organization puts on the largest marathon in the world, the New York City Marathon. They have amazing programs to get everyone running, from young kids to elderly adults. This conversation goes through so many of these incredible things. Enjoy our conversation!

Resources:

• NYRR website - https://www.nyrr.org/

Connect with Rob on Instagram - @rtsimmel

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In this Episode Coaches Faith Raymond, Gordon Collins, & I take a deep dive into things to consider when searching for a coach. We hope this helps provoke some thought and questions for you in your search!

To connect with Coach Faith, please visit her website www.runlongrunstrong.com or follow her on Instagram @RunLongRunStrongEndurance

To connect with Coach Gordon, follow him on Instagram @TrailLegsRunCoaching or Facebook as Gordon Collins.

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In this episode I talk about some of the items that has made our sport what it is today. I provide resources that can help us be better runners and people.

Resources:

Books -

• Daniel's Training Formula by Dr. Jack Daniels

Online Resources:

• https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/nick-tiller/

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Here's my breakdown or outline of my training plan for the Hellbender 100. I talk about each block, what I'll be focusing on, how much volume, planned races, my why & goals, & the team of people I'm surrounding myself with to help me through race day. At the end I answer a great question submitted by Keith about just how much zone 2 running we should incorporate into our training. Thank you for the question Keith. Keep these questions coming everyone!

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Natalie Daniel did something amazing...AGAIN! Have a listen to her narrative about the GML 200 & setting the Gritchell FKT in the process! My apologies for being sick during the recording, but I wanted to share this adventure with you all!

To connect with Natalie:

Natalie Hensley Daniel on Facebook

Natalie Daniel on Strava

@natedoggultrarunner on Instagram

Blog - https://natedogultrarunner.blogspot.com/

Previous Episodes with Natalie:

https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/natalie-daniels-3-unsupported-fkts-on-her-way-to-completing-the-brute-challenge-episode-56/

https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/natalie-daniel-finishes-the-brute-challenge-creator-of-the-brute-challenge-charles-raffensberger-episode-67/

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Allison Mercer had a huge 2023 finishing 2nd OVERALL at the Strolling Jim 40-miler in May earning her 2nd golden tee shirt (1st woman to do so). Then setting a PR at the Berlin Marathon of 2:49 in Sept. Then 6 weeks later taking 7th OVERALL & 2nd place female at the Tunnel Hill 50-miler. While in the process setting a new Master's American 50-mile record of 5:57:12! We talk about her training, recovery, strategy, & mindset for this amazing year. So much to unpack in this episode! Enjoy!

To connect with Allison:

On Instagram - @onewomandanceparty

On Strava - Allison Mercer

Previous Episodes with Allison:

• Allison & Ben Mercer - An Unsupported FKT on the AT of GA. Episode 36 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-x29dy-effdbe

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Paul Terranova conmpleted the Grand Slam in 2012. In 2023, he completed the Rocky Mountain Slam finishing the Hardrock 100, Leadville 100, Wasatch 100, & The Bear 100. This episode dives deep into everything srrounding this gigantic effort! Enjoy!

Resources:

Rocky Mountain Slam Info - https://bear100.com/rocky-mountain-slam/

Rocky Mountain Slam Registration Page - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109659

Rocky Mountain Slam Finishers - http://run100s.com/rocky_mt_slam.htm 

Paul's Rocky Mountain Slam Interview on Crack a Brew with AJW - https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/paul-terranova-the-rocky-mountain-slam-and/id1670279724?i=1000625750666

Connect with Paul on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14822375 & Instagram - @psterranova

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Coach Faith Raymond has a background in science. From her website, https://runlongrunstrong.com/ 

"A scientist by training, Coach Faith earned an A.S. in Liberal Arts and Science from Manchester Community College in 2010, her B.S. in Marine Science from UCONN at Avery Point in 2013, and her M.S. in Oceanography from UCONN in 2015.  She followed that with her running coach certification from United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy in 2018. She then went on to get her PN1 nutrition coach certification through Precision Nutrition in 2019 and completed the “Women Are Not Small Men” and “Menopause for Athletes” courses with Dr Stacy Sims in 2020."

It's from this background knowledge that we based the conversation of this episode. Whether you're an athlete (however you identify) or a coach, everyone can take something away from this discussion.

Connect with Coach Faith at her website https://runlongrunstrong.com/ or on Facebook - Faith Raymond Strafach or on Instagram @confessionsofarunnergirl

Resources:

KT Ankle Stability Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ySkXxXCYbg

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The Blue Ridge Ultra Trail Endurance Slam B.R.U.T.E.S. Challenge, is a tough series of five 100k+ mountain runs in the Southeast that one must complete within 365 days. This conversation is with three 2023 finishers; Cera Jones, Nick Schuster, & Josh Nunez. We could have gone on for hours as there is just so much to share about these 3 people and what it took to finish the challenge! Thanks to each of them for sharing their time & their stories! Enjoy!

Resources:

B.R.U.T.E.S. Challenge Website - https://blueridgeultratrail.wordpress.com/

My Previous B.R.U.T.E.S. Challenge Podcasts -

• https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/natalie-daniels-3-unsupported-fkts-on-her-way-to-completing-the-brute-challenge-episode-56/

Foothills Guidebook & Resources - https://foothillstrail.org/product/guidebook/

Carolina Mountain Club - Mountains to Sea (Pitchell) Trail Maintainers - https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/

Trail Runner Nation Podcast on Mitochaondria - https://trailrunnernation.com/2023/10/ep-647-mitochondria-the-powerhouse-of-our-bodies/

Jesse Fuller Instagram - @fullerrunsfar

To connect with:

Cera Jones - @twinrevolver39 (Instgram) or Cera Jones on Facebook

Josh Nunez - @nunezjosh (Instgram) 

Nick Schuster - @nick_schuster (Instgram) or Nick Schuster on Facebook

Aaron's information:

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