A Record, Ongoing FKTs, and a Moose while Trail Running

19/08/2024 25 min

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Episode Synopsis

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In this episode, I discuss recent trail running records broken, the importance of running your own race, the concept of working consistently rather than harder, and the upcoming race Montana Meltdown. I also share personal stories of falling, hurting my hands, and encounters with wildlife while running.
takeaways

David Roach broke the 19-year record in the Leadville 100 race.
Running your own race is important in long-distance events.
Jeff Browning is experimenting with low carb fueling in contrast to the high carb trend.
Tara Dower is attempting to set the overall FKT on the Appalachian Trail.
Consistency is key in achieving long-term goals.
The Montana Meltdown race offers an opportunity to push yourself and see how far you can go in a fixed time period.

Sound Bites

"Real-time podcasting: 24-hour turnaround."
"The importance of running your own race."
"Jeff Browning's experiment with low carb fueling."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Real-Time Podcasting
01:27 Breaking Records and Running Your Own Race
04:42 The Low Carb Fueling Experiment
07:03 Chasing the Appalachian Trail FKT
17:01 The Power of Consistency
23:07 Pushing Your Limits at the Montana Meltdown
keywords: trail running, records, Leadville 100, FKT, David Roach, running your own race, Jeff Browning, high carb fueling, Tara Dower, Appalachian Trail, consistency, Montana Meltdown