Listen "The 5 Secrets ALL Ultra Runners NEED to Know"
Episode Synopsis
Even David Goggins admits that he should have fueled his body differently when he ran his first ultra-marathon. Therefore, today on the show, as a professional ultra-athlete with asthma I am revealing the Top 5 Secrets that every aspiring ultra runner must know. Whether you're navigating the complexities of nutrition, striving to maintain forward momentum, or managing energy and heart rate, I got you covered, so you don't have to make the same mistakes myself and 1,000s of ultra runners (including David Goggins) have made. Along the way, I will share with you how overcoming my own medical challenges, including asthma and a PFO (a hole in my heart), has fueled my success. Tune in for essential strategies, practical takeaways, and the mindset shifts needed to conquer ultra-distance running and become the ultimate athlete and person you want to be.
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My favorite resources I share with you in this episode:
Born to Run (book by Christopher McDougal) - https://amzn.to/48mJaDk
The Rise of the Ultra Runners (by Adharanand Finn) - https://amzn.to/3NBJTqP
Can’t Hurt Me (book by David Goggins) - https://amzn.to/4fhW2g2
Never Finished (book by David Goggins) - https://amzn.to/40hqRxe
Skratch Labs Super High Carb Hydration Powder -
https://amzn.to/3YMz2AN
Skratch Lab Energy Chews - https://amzn.to/4e1LErO
Liquid IV - https://amzn.to/3C7nMpn
Himalayan Pink Salt - https://amzn.to/3AbDyiB
00:00 - Even David Goggins Wished He Fueled Better00:41 - Meet Your Host Jonny Havey, Athlete with Asthma01:33 - The 5 Secrets Every Ultra Runner Needs to Know02:11 -Secret #1: If You Want to Run It, You Will Run It02:25 - How I Overcame Asthma and a PFO to Win a 100K Ultra-Marathon14:30 - Secret #2: Forward is a pace21:03 - The Three Pillars of Healthy Living Guide22:27 - Secret #3: Manage Your Energy Output31:11 - Secret #4: Eat and Be Prepared to Not Be Able to Eat Anymore37:16 - Secret #5: Hydration, Electrolytes, and Salt44:39 - Final thoughts
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.
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