Check out the Some Work All Play podcast for all the science of ultras. Choose Strong podcast for long runs for some motivation. And Freetrail or Singletrack podcast for some of the best interviews in the sport.

Negative splits aren’t necessary because terrain will dictate your pace rather than effort. I use a mix of gels, bars, trail mix, liquid calories, potatoes, Oreos, sour patch watermelons. Anything that sounds good.

Also don’t be afraid to walk the hills. Lots of road runners try to run everything and then end up wiping themselves. It’s okay to hike with purpose, and most people who go longer walk portions. Pace by feel, not by speed.

Try to train on similar terrain. Eat anything you’re craving on race day. Often what we train for starts to make you gag and all you need is some Oreos and coke :) “don’t eat anything new on race day” doesn’t really apply to ultras and sometimes you find things that really work for you like potatoes

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Haha! Indeed a sign of getting the work done! I luckily had a rest day today. Chores wore me out all the same!

How did it go? I find extreme weather running empowering :)

Currently reading Mud, Rocks, and Blazes. Have you read it? Ignites a renewed interest in getting to the AT at some point.

Totally! Bundle up with layers, gloves & a hat, cover your face cuz the air can be harsh on your lungs. And be sure to get dry and warm after cuz your temps will drop fast being sweaty.

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