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

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Meredith Terranova has a lot of experience with Ultramarathons & Nutrition. She is a Nutritionalist in her professional life and helps many athletes like myself to reach their nutrition and sports goals. In this episode, we explore the mistakes I was making this summer in the Grand Slam as well as in my daily diet. You can reach Meredith through her website https://eatingandlivinghealthy.com/

Meredith's episodes (118 & 136) with Jason Koop  can be found here - https://www.jasonkoop.com/podcast/tag/meredith+terranova

Other resources we mention - 

Precision Hydration for Sweat Test - https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/

My Fitness Pal - Calorie Tracker - https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Don't forget to follow Eating and Living Healthy, LLC on facebook to join her groups.

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Jason Green is an awesome person doing awesome things in our community, so I wanted to have a conversation with him to hear what makes him tic and hear his thoughts on the current state of our sport. Here is that conversation. enjoy!

To connect with Jason, please visit https://yetitrailrunners.com/

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Coach Will Frantz & I share a passion for making a difference in the lives of others & helping them achieve their goals. We have a very deep conversation which went places we both didn't expect. This includes being bullied and how that has affected each of us as well as where our passion stems from and how we use this in our daily lives & running. Thank you Will for being open and sharing so much with us!

To help Ray, please donate at - https://gofund.me/d8661824

To learn more about Will & connect with him, please visit:

Resources:

Here's my active warmup - https://youtu.be/hgBB9de1Hdk - please visit my channel for others

Hellbender 100 Registration - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=108236

Run828 Board Nomination Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBfzNAWzgNQ16WLJ7eQ-MW76Vc0ym69pyga3j-nj9DR3WkxA/viewform

Aaron's information:

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• https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING

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Scott Kummer does a lot for our sport. Known for his Podcast & races, Ten Junk Miles, I really wanted to hear his thoughts on our sport, our community, and the current state of our races. Please enjoy our conversation!

To connect with Scott, please visit his website - https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

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Jeff Stafford has been running ultras since 2014. In that time, he's completed ultras with distances in excess of 350 miles. He brings a lot of experience to the conversation and a lot of sage advice. I hope you have a lot of takeaways and enjoy this episode!

Resources:

Becca Jones 1000k Run Fundraiser - https://www.gofundme.com/f/1000k-run-across-tn-for-families-in-appalachia?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Books:

Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy

Ultra Midset by Travis Macy

Podcasts:

Adventure Jogger - https://theadventurejogger.com/listen

Connect with Jeff on his Facebook page - @Jeff Stafford 

Aaron's information:

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