If you allow your body to absorb it's fitness, you'll be better able to express your fitness when it counts. This episode takes a look into these two terms so you can make the best of your training!

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Some days are better than others! My last long put me to the test mentally & physically. My past experiences, my training (both physically & mentally), my mental fortitude, & my friends got me through it. This episode is how you can do the same!

Resources:

Morning Shakeout Newsletter - https://themorningshakeout.com/

NY Times Article - https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/10/how-asking-5-questions-allowed-me-to-eat-dinner-with-my-kids/

My Strava Activity from the long Run - https://www.strava.com/activities/10925681672

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Safety is a concern for so many while we run. With recent events, I thought it time to bring this topic to the podcast and shed some light on some things we can do to feel safer and put ourselves in safer position to run. 

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You can watch this episode at - https://youtu.be/fdMmCpCu514

I made a training blunder! I put too many days in a row without recovery. In this episode, I walk you through what I did, why I shouldn't have done it, and how to move forward and make sure I don't do it again by looking at metrics and listening to my body. Learn from my mistakes, and if you're making the same mistakes, fix them. I also answer a listener question about determining Max Heart Rate value on your own. 

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Tera Pruett is an Strength & Endurance Coach, an ultra runner, a mom, wife, & so much more. She also organizes the Trail Running Film Festival Asheville. In this conversation we talk all about Tera and the Film Festival. I hope you can come join us on Sunday April 21st at 4 PM EST. 

Here's the Facebook event where you can stay up to date with the goings on - https://www.facebook.com/events/3357374074560708

Here is the Trail Running Film Festival Homepage to find other events closer to you - https://trailfilmfest.com/

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Feb. 26th marks the beginning of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. With that in mind, this conversation with registered dietician Kendra Miller on eating disorders, disordered eating, and low energy availability brings to the forefront these topics that could be affecting someone you know or even yourself. If you suspect you yourself or someone you know has an eating disorder, take to heart what Kendra speaks on during this episode and seek or suggest help.

Resources:

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org - National Eating Disorders Association

https://crcfored.com/ - Carolina Resource for Eating Disorders

Kendra Miller - https://fuelinglifenutrition.com/ On Instagram @fuelinglifenutrition OR @dietitiankendra

Book I mention "Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders Bridging the Gap Between Sport & Clinical Worlds" by Kate Bennett

Koop's Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning

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In this episode, I take a look at strength equipment and resources I have found and collected over the past 18 years. Which items I consider prioritizing purchasing before others and why. Again, I have no affiliation with any of these products, and I do not endorse their use without consulting a strength training coach like Will Frantz or your Physical Therapist. My hope is to get you thinking about your strength training and if you can do it at home, the starting point to make that happen! Please forgive me if I forgot anything in the shows notes. Reach out to me if I did, & I'm happy to provide what information I can.

Books:

Quick Strength for Runners by Jeff Horowitz

Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry

Podcast:

Strength Running Podcast - https://strengthrunning.com/2024/02/periodized-strength-training/ - How To Schedule & Balance Strength Training With Your Running Episode 336

Websites:

https://www.moboboard.com/

https://thenordstick.com/

Videos:

Dicharry's Hip Circuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SubFlwNpUHE

Dicharry's Performance Prep Lift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5ls39vOoRU

David Roche's Ultra Legs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LV905EEKAM

Equipment mentioned:

Resistance Bands

Cables

TRX

MOBO Board

Nordic Stick

Exercise Ball

Bosu Ball

Plyometric Boxes

Dumbbells

Kettlebells

Pull Up Bar

Barbell (& weights)

Medicine Balls

Ab Wheel

Flat Bench

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Here are my gear choices & why I have them for the Hellbender 100. I hope it sparks thoughts to your gear choices. 

Topo Mountain Racer 3 - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3?quantity=1&color=218

Topo Atmos - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-atmos?quantity=1&color=223

Altra Olympus 5 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=280

Altra AltraFWD Experience - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-altrafwd-experience-al0a82c8?variationId=110

Salomon ADV Skin 12 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-12-lc11657.html?CMPID=ps%7Csb%7Cgoogle%7CSLM_ProductsClothing-ONG-ECM-USA_SEA_B_LW_EXM%7CAdvanced+Skin+12%7Csalomon+adv+skin+12%7C656246446992&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_content=aa106308934516-cc656246446992&utm_keyword=salomon+adv+skin+12&utm_campaign=SLM_ProductsClothing-ONG-ECM-USA_SEA_B_LW_EXM&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_OetBhAtEiwAPTeQZ-RbcqzJcuJhqLFed3MI5g6iPSDjwpPvW13vaVKTK92bwuJ3QJ97MhoCSg8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#color=66310

Salomon Poles Quiver - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/custom-quiver-lc12576.html#color=81904&size=29062

Petzl Swift RL headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL

UltrAspire Lumen 850 Duo Waist Light - https://ultraspire.com/products/lumen-850-duo-waist-light/ Dual Charger

Petzl Bindi headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/BINDI

NiteCore nu25 headlamp - https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/nu25

Xoskin Xotoes Crew Sock - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/50-Toe-Sock/

Xoskin Xounderwear Seemless Liner ¾ Shorts - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/30-XOUNDERWEAR-Liner-Shorts-34-with-2-Way-Stretch-XO-Waist-Band/

Dirty Girl Gaiters - https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/

Rabbit FKT 2.0 7” Short - https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/fkt-2-0-7

Mont-Bell Rain Trekker Jacket - https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2328241

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://lekiusa.com/collections/trail-running

Nordic Breeze Shark Short Glove - https://www.leki.com/pt/en/Nordic-Breeze-Shark-Short/653703303070

Patagonia Ridge Flow Shirt - https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-ridge-flow-running-shirt/23565.html?cgid=sport-trail-running-mens

SealSkinz Goves - https://www.sealskinzusa.com/products/waterproof-all-weather-ultra-grip-knitted-glove

YouTube Video of Glue Velcro on for Gaiters - https://youtu.be/N9pdU5z173I

YouTube Video of Packing your Running Vest - https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw

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When we align our values with our running, we clear a path for ourselves to be free to run with less inhibitions and anxieties. This episode dives into finding our own core values and aligning them with our races, the brands we support, and finding a coach with similar values. 

Resources:

Addie Bracy's book "Mental Training for Ultrarunning"

Damian Hall's book "We Can't Run Away from This"

Jason Koop's Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning

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We've all made training mistakes. Myself included! But we should recognize these mistakes and try not to make them again. In this episode, I hope to bring to light some of these common pitfalls and how we can avoid them. I hope this makes you consider what you're doing and what changes you can make to improve your training!

Here are my notes:

1. Not enough variation in training. No intention to the training.

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like me to dive deeper into any of these topics. 

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