Episode 2678 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes ultrarunner Laura Watts and discusses ordinary people trying extraordinary things, like running ultramarathons and Badwater.

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• Laura is an Ultra athlete. (2:00)
  • People think they can't relate to Ultra athletes, but athletes such as Mike McKnight started out obese.
  • Ultra athletes like Laura are ordinary people trying extraordinary things. (3:15)
  • They swap stories of how they met their spouses.
• Vinnie describes how he eased into ultra-cycling. (13:00)
• Laura shares how she fits in her Ultra training and how she even got into marathons and Ultras. (21:30)
• Athletics have come a long way, especially with women's advancement. (28:00)
• Badwater is one of the most grueling races on the planet. (32:00)
  • Despite its difficulty, Laura loved the challenge and experience of it!
  • She has participated for 4 years in a row.
• Vinnie shares how he transitioned from high-carb to low-carb during races. (39:00)
• Laura went through testing for training that required analyzing her core temperature. (48:00)
  • She lives in the U.K., where temperatures rarely get above 80 degrees.
  • The testing helps analyze her hydration and electrolytes. (52:00)
• Vinnie advocates for a high-fat approach to diet to maintain energy. (55:00)
  • They agree that the high protein is great.
  • Lone Pine has limited restaurant options; however, they share what they eat to fuel up there.
• Laura shares what her next race challenges will be. (1:09:00)
• Bob Becker is the oldest runner–at 80 years old–to finish Badwater. (1:13:00)
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