In this episode I answer your questions! Thanks to everyone who sent in questions via Instagram and Facebook. 

I answer:

- How to recover from a higher volume/intensity weekend

- How to stay injury free

- What is my fueling strategy for Boston and fueling recommendations for the marathon distance

- What to do when you have tight hamstrings

- My takeaways from my recent half marathon PR

For more information on my coaching services please visit:

Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/

IG and Facebook: @trainingwithtucker

For PT questions and to set up a consultation - https://drlaurenpt.com/

In this episode I discuss lessons that I learned from my experience at the Leadville Trail 100 August 21-22. 

- Night running tips

- The importance of doing difficult things in training

- Relentless forward progress

Jordan Pettet finisher certificate: https://www.athlinks.com/event/33913/results/Event/977377/Course/2089963/Bib/609

Jordan's IG: pettetjordan

Reach out to me with any questions, comments or requests for topics to cover in future episodes.

Email: [email protected]

IG: @trainingwithtucker

Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/

In this episode I give a brief update on what has been going on in my life for the past few months since I last recorded a podcasts episode. The main topic for this episode is motivation. How to find motivation, how to stay motivated when you hit a low spot in training and knowing when you might need to dial things back or take a break altogether to recharge the batteries. 

Reach out to me with any questions, comments or requests for topics to cover in future episodes.

Email: [email protected]

IG: @trainingwithtucker

In this episode I preview the Western States 100 Mile Endurance run. I give a quick overview of the field, chat with first time 100 miler and my coach Ryan Miller, and then give my podium predictions!

Ryan's running resume includes a 2:14 marathon PR, 3 national championships at Texas A&M, a win at Bandera 100k in January 2021, just to name a few of the highlights!

Ryan's IG - @ryanmiller34

Ryan's strava - https://www.strava.com/pros/ryanmiller34

For more info on Western States and hopefully a live tracker! - https://www.wser.org/

To contact me please email me at [email protected] and check out my website https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/

On June 5th at 8AM mountain time, I started my first 100 mile ultramarathon attempt at Mace's Hideout 100. The course featured 22,500 feet of climbing, roughly 50 creek crossings, elevation over 11,000 feet, snow drifts, and temperatures that reached the high 80's. After 57 miles and 14 hours, I officially dropped out. In this episode I talk openly about my experience, the lessons learned, and what I could have done better/differently. Mental health is something that we don't talk enough about in our society. We all have mental health and something that is true in the ultra world as it is with mental health is that, whether things are going really well, or you're in a really low spot, it won't stay that way. I have been dealing with some mental health challenges over the last few months and that was a major contributing factor to why I dropped out. I am disappointed but determined to learn from this experience and move forward. Learning from this DNF will allow me to become a better person, athlete and coach. 

If you would like to contact me with questions please email me at [email protected]

My website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/

My IG and Facebook: @traininwithtucker

In this episode I chatted with my coach Ryan Miller. Ryan has been coaching me since November 2020 and he has helped me dial in my training for Arches 50 in January and my first 100 miler coming up in a few days. In this conversation I put Ryan in the hot seat and ask him how my training has gone over the past 7 months and pick his brain for some last minute advice. I will be toeing the line at Mace’s Hideout 100 on June 5th in the wet mountains of central Colorado. The race starts at 8AM and the cut off is 36 hours. I hope to finish in the 20-24 hour range but it is 100 miles, anything can happen!

Ryan's running resume includes

- 3 National Championships at Texas A&M 

-2:14 marathon PR, ran at the Olympic marathon trials in 2020 

- Winner of the Bandera 100k in January 2021 

GPS tracker - https://share.garmin.com/TuckerrunsMacesHideout

Mace's Hideout website - https://www.tempestadventures.com/maces-hideout-100/about

In this episode I chatted about breathing with my good friend and Doctor of Physical Therapy Lauren Lapierre. Dr. Lapierre lives in Massachusetts, she ran competitively in college, is a two time Boston Marathon qualifier and through her business she offers both in person physical therapy to individuals in Rhode Island and Massachusetts as well as virtual wellness consultations for anyone anywhere. Dr. Lauren has been a valuable asset for me both in my training and has helped many of my athletes improve their strength and stay healthy! 

Dr. Lauren LaPierre contact info:

Website - https://drlaurenpt.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/drlauren.pt/

Email - [email protected]

My contact info: 

Website - https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithtucker/

Email - [email protected]

In this episode I enjoyed a fantastic conversation with Jason Hardrath. Jason is based in the pacific northwest where he is a health and PE teacher. He lives the van life, traveling around in his time off, climbing mountains, running through canyons all while moving fast and light! Jason reveals how he got into endurance sports, how a car accident that nearly killed him started him down the path towards FKTs, some of his most memorable and challenging efforts, and what he has in store for his quest to 100! Jason currently sits at 98 FKTs (as of 5/9/21), the next closest individual has 72. To follow Jason’s journey, checkout his social media and website both linked below. 

Jason's FKTs - https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/jason-hardrath

Jason's Website - https://jasonhardrath.com/

Jason's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/?hl=en

Fastest Known Time Website - https://fastestknowntime.com/

My email - [email protected]

My social - @trainingwithtucker

In this episode I chatted with Jonathan Levitt. Jonathan is the sales manager at Inside Tracker, who specialize in helping humans optimize health and performance through personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. He is the host of the For The Long Run Podcast and he is quite an accomplished runner himself as he has broken the impressive 3 hour mark in the marathon! Jonathan recently spent two months living and training in Breckenridge, Colorado at an altitude of 9600 feet and with his access to Inside Tracker’s in depth analysis of blood work he was able to see exactly how his body responded and adapted to his time in Breck. After this experience, Jonathan decided to make Colorado his home and he recently settled in Boulder! Welcome to CO!!

Jonathan's IG: @jwlevitt

For The Long Run Podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun

My website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/

My IG: @trainingwithtucker

In this episode I linked up with my friend and fellow running coach Chris Knighton to answer your questions! Chris is based in Providence, RI, he and his wife Erica help everyday adults run faster and farther than ever before by training them like the world’s best athletes. Chris is also the host of the Knighton Runs Podcast and we are both sharing this episode on our podcasts. 

Knighton Runs website - https://knightonruns.com/

Knighton Runs Podcast - https://anchor.fm/knightonruns

You can follow Chris on IG and Twitter - @knightonruns

My website - https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/

You can follow me on IG or Facebook @trainingwithtucker