Expert Help the Idiots — Jet Lag

How do endurance runners survive jet lag?

In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we ask one simple question to a line-up of battle-hardened ultra runners and coaches:

How do you beat jet lag without breaking yourself?

The answers range from tactical sleep schedules to "powering through" with sheer grit. Whether it's a 5-hour shift from the US to Ireland or a massive 10-hour jump from California to Greece, these experts prove that sometimes the best plan is just having the stomach to endure it.

From "front-loading" sleep weeks in advance to the controversial strategy of relying on caffeine and a "cold turkey" adjustment, we dive into how the pros handle the disorientation of international racing.

• The "Front-Loading" Strategy: Why your sleep quality a month before the race matters.

• The 30-Minute Shift: Gradually adjusting your body clock before you even leave home.

• The "Cold Turkey" Approach: Why some runners suggest just landing and acting like you’re already on local time.

• Hydration vs. Hallucinations: The vital role of water when your body doesn’t know what day it is.

• The Running State: Why your body might actually forget it's tired once the race begins.

• Nick Weston — The Running Coach

• Alex Bance — Stonehenge 300 Mile Ultra Runner

• Ben Taylor — Tough Mudder Ben

• Derek Stefureac — The Corn-on-the-Cob Ultra Runner

• Ashley Schneider — MS Runs the US Creator

• Jo Manta — The Greek Ultra Runner

• Sammy Lupari — The Elite Pathfinder

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