In this episode I reflect on my course preview of the Rim Runner Race Course (25-miles). The good, the bad, & the ugly!

Resources:

• The Trail Trash Podcast #19: In The Service Of Others - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-trash-podcast-19-in-the-service-of-others/id1649057207?i=1000600326851

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Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

Trail Running Film Festival 

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Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

Please visit my YouTube channel to watch this as the visual cues may help more than listening to this episode - https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw

This episode is how I pack my running vest.

DISCLAIMER - I have no affiliation with any of the companies mentioned in this episode. 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

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Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

Celia Eicheldinger had an amazing race at Fierce Dragon (215 miles). Cera Jones was a pacer and crew member. This is their story. 

Previous Fierce Dragon Episode - New Co-Course Record Holders of the Fierce Dragon 200 Miler Michael Patton & David Holliday - Episode 50

Connect w/ Celia:

Celia Eicheldinger - Facebook

@eicheldingercelia - Instagram

Connect w/ Cera:

Cera Jones - Facebook

@twinrevolver39 - Instagram

Resources:

Frogg Toggs - https://www.froggtoggs.com/

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Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

Rachel Blinn is amazing! I've seen her growth in a short amount of time I've coached her both in running and life. You can hear the joy in her voice and her laugh. I hope she inspires you as much as she does me!

To connect with Rachel, follow her on Instagram @GothicFather666

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Philip Taylor

Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

This episode is best viewed on YouTube. Please visit https://youtu.be/IhBtJ82zV4g to do so.

UltraPacer.com is a great resource for planning your pacing strategy for your next ultra race/run/adventure. It can also be used to compare previous efforts. Danny Murphy has done a tremendous job in creating this great resource. This episode is a "How to" for using www.ultrapacer.com

If you have any questions, you can connect with Danny through the website.

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

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Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

Nathan Frantz & Sean Clayton believed they could run and break the established Palmetto Trail FKT. In this episode, we talk about what it took to do so.

To connect with:

Nathan - Instagram @nate_ocr_85 

Sean - Instagram @seanaclayton

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

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Peter Keyo

Will Weidman

Philip Taylor

Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

In this episode, I go over the necessity of creating variety in your training and getting in the key components of training. I speak on:

• Intention of the phase of training cycle

Long Run Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/making-the-long-run-most-effective-for-your-training/

Strides Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/incorporating-strides-in-your-training-episode-101/

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Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

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Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

YouTube Video Link - https://youtu.be/K1CFRIydt28

This list in no way substitutes medical advice. Please consult your primary care Physician before using any of these products.

• Scissors

• I suggest one be zinc oxide-based product

Book resource: "Fixing Your Feet" by John Vonhof

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Will Weidman

Philip Taylor

Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves

Here's the link to the YouTube Version of this Episode - https://youtu.be/6WWDXV2eIWo

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Donate to The Challenged Athlete Foundation for my Leadville 100 Campaign - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

Gear Mentioned in This Episode:

Salomon Adv Skin 5 & 12

            5 – $140 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-5-lc11659.html#color=66904

            12 - $160 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-12-lc11657.html#color=66310

UltrAspire Bronco Vest - $130 - https://ultraspire.com/products/bronco_race_vest/

Naked Running SL Band - $48 –

https://nakedsportsinnovations.com/collections/shopall/products/sl-band?variant=41015180001460

Leki Running Poles – https://leki.mwrc.net/en/category.php?product_category_id=11043

Leki Nordic Breeze Short Glove - $50 - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=880

Nitecore NU25 - $37 – https://www.nitecorestore.com/Nitecore-NU25-Headlamp-p/fl-nite-nu25.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGGbMMRiqXZkyeTMPvI78S7OvruPwTWcwjrrSV4hMhbUlSWk-9b6KgMaAvdiEALw_wcB

Link to newsletter article about NU25 - https://shoutout.wix.com/so/e5OH2oigD?languageTag=en

Wahoo TICKRx - $80 - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o

Goal Zero Flip 24 - $30 - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-24-power-bank

Goal Zero Flip Charging Dock - $20 (on sale now for $5) - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-charging-dock

Book – Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy

Versatile Road Shoe (non-plated) – Hoka Mach 5 - $140 – https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mens-race-shoes/mach-5/1127893.html

Hybrid Shoe – Altra Outroad - $140 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-outroad-al0a7r6n?variationId=108

Versatile Trail Shoe – For me it has been the Altra Lone Peak, but with new edition (LP 7 - $150) out (and I haven’t purchased it yet), I can’t provide much feedback here. Lone Peak 7 can be found here - $150 - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/neutral-shoes/mens-lone-peak-7-al0a7r6h?variationId=680

Best Long Ultra Shoe – Altra Olympus 5 - $180 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=880

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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Thanks to all of you for listening!

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Thanks to my Patrons:

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Teresa Bowser

Carolyn Morrisroe

Mike Sears

Julia Jordan

Nicole Burnham

Peter Keyo

Will Weidman

Philip Taylor

Martin Thorne

Nancy Lewis 

Victor Dostrow

Kendall Weaver

Nate Heaslip

Austin Elder

Tory Grieves