Podcasts about desert solstice

Voici le 6e épisode de la 4e saison de La Bande à D+ présenté par Nicolas Fréret du média Distances+ avec :Stéphane BrogniartLouison CoiffetSabine EhrströmMarianne HoganInvitée: l'aventurière, ultra-marathonienne aux multiples records et triple vainqueure de l'Ultra Marin Stéphanie Gicquel

It's UNN's one year anniversary party!  We can't believe that a whole year has passed since we started this thing.  It's been a lot of fun.  After reflecting on the year we dive into race results from Hellgate, Desert Solstice, Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K, and the Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing 50 mile / 50K.  We talk about the success they had at the fund raiser for Hurricane Helene relief at the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival.  Trail runner Tina Lewis was arrested in India for carrying a GPS device.  We deep dive into AJWs year in ultrarunning awards.  Then we close the show out by going over the 2024 finalists for ultrasignup's keep trail running weird awards.  Voting for Ultrasignup's Keep Trail Running Weird Awards: https://news.ultrasignup.com/keep-trail-running-weird-finalists-2024/ Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Join Scott Traer and Callie Vinson in a new series, Laps and Legends, chatting with some of the iconic athletes who have left their mark on the Desert Solstice Track Invitational. Stay tuned to learn about their training strategies, race experiences, and what motivates them to keep pushing their limits.

Greg Armstrong, a talented ultra runner and founder of Run4Water, shares his journey into running and his experiences in various races. He recounts memorable moments, such as running Volstate 500k where he was mistaken as a homeless person and the Arkansas Traveler 100 where he had a challenging finish. Greg also talks about his transition to longer events and the importance of mental toughness in ultra running. He discusses a big event coming up for his non-profit organization Run4Water and his pursuit of making the US 24-hour ultra team. Greg Armstrong shares his favorite 24-hour race, the 2018 Desert Solstice, where he competed to make the U.S. team. He describes the competitive nature of track races and the experience of being lapped by faster runners. He recounts a race against Nick Curry where he pushed himself to run a 155.1-mile PR. Greg also discusses his work with Run4Water, a project that aims to provide clean water solutions in areas affected by the water crisis. Greg Armstrong discusses his hope to partner with the Park Service to provide water solutions for porters in Tanzania. He also shares plans to organize an event in May where elite ultra runners will summit the mountain with a group of porters and then participate in a race. The event is a celebration and also a chance to help raise money for a large upcoming project. Greg emphasizes the incredible endurance and resilience of people around the world who face water scarcity and the need for clean water. He talks about his daughter's organization, 84 Days, which provides feminine hygiene products and self-defense training to girls in Uganda. Greg also mentions his upcoming projects in Mexico and Guatemala. To DONATE please visit: www.run4water.net Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Greg Armstrong's Running Achievements 04:19 Greg's Running Journey and the Appeal of Ultra Running 09:46 Greg's Memorable Ultra Running Stories 16:47 The Growth of Run for Water and Greg's Nonprofit Initiative 25:35 Greg's Pursuit of Making the US 24-hour Ultra Team 30:55 The Thrill of Track Races and the 2018 Desert Solstice 32:18 Competing Against Elite Runners and Pushing Personal Limits 37:26 The Evolution of the 24-Hour Race and Increasing Competitiveness 44:25 Run for Water: Addressing the Global Water Crisis 01:04:10 Water Solutions for Porters in Tanzania 01:05:09 Elite Ultra Runners Summit Mount Kilimanjaro with Porters 01:06:07 Highlighting Porters' Work and Water Needs 01:12:39 Fundraising for Run for Water 01:13:59 Sustainable Options for a Poor Community in Mexico 01:15:27 Creating an Event in Mexico to Support the Monarch Butterflies 01:17:47 Empowering Girls in Uganda with 84 Days 01:19:38 Greg's Minimalist Approach to Nutrition

In this episode of the Trail Trash Podcast, the hosts interview Taggart Van Etten, a world record holder for the fastest 100-miler on a treadmill. They discuss Taggart's running career, including his pursuit of Olympic qualifying times and his preference for flat 100-mile races. They also delve into his experiences at the Hennepin 100 and Tunnel Hill 100 races, as well as his race strategies and competition. The conversation touches on the ultra performance of the year and Taggart's upcoming goals, including his aim to run eight-minute pace for 24 hours at Desert Solstice. Taggart also shares insights into his coaching philosophy. In this conversation, Taggart VanEtten shares his approach to balancing speed and endurance in training, focusing on shorter intervals and progressive long runs. He discusses the periodic training model and the importance of training in specific zones. Taggart also provides insights on training for mountain races in non-vert areas, incorporating strength training, recovering from plantar fasciitis, and developing mental strength in running. He emphasizes the need to envision race day during training and to expect and overcome challenges. Taggart concludes by discussing his coaching philosophy and the importance of supporting and trusting athletes. Takeaways Taggart Van Etten holds the world record for the fastest 100-miler on a treadmill. He has pursued Olympic qualifying times and has a preference for flat 100-mile races. Taggart had a successful race at the Hennepin 100 but faced challenges at the Tunnel Hill 100. His upcoming goals include running eight-minute pace for 24 hours at Desert Solstice. Balancing speed and endurance in training can be achieved through shorter intervals and progressive long runs. The periodic training model, with a focus on specific zones, can be effective for improving performance. Training for mountain races in non-vert areas can involve hill sprints, treadmill workouts, and visualizing the race course. Strength training can be beneficial for injury prevention and performance enhancement, but it should be tailored to individual needs. Recovering from plantar fasciitis may require cross-training, rolling the foot, and gradually reintroducing running. Developing mental strength in running involves envisioning race day, expecting challenges, and finding strategies to overcome them. Coaching and supporting a runner requires understanding their goals, providing guidance, and trusting their training process. Taggart can be found on Instagram and Threads with the username @Taggart_Vanetten and on X with @Taggartvanetten --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrailtrashcast/support

Welcome to this week's episode where I tell you what it was like to volunteer at an elite level track invitational while the Fiesta Bowl Parade was going by! Those runners can fly, let me tell you! I was a little bit out of my element because I'm slow…but it was eye opening & so fun meeting new friends & earning race credits. The tamale battle is taking place on Christmas Eve…when my red chile pork tamales will face off with my son-in-law's mom's authentic treats. Thanks for listening!! Reach out at funoftherunpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady

Many of you may not know about Chad Lasater, but you should. He's the current champion of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (having finished the GS in both 2021 and 2022) and after a breakthrough performance at Desert Solstice (his first real 24-hour race) he is currently in position for a spot on the US team for the World Championships this fall. We recorded this in late 2022, shortly after Chad's awesome run at DS, where he narrowly missed Bob Hearn's 50+ American Record, but I've been too busy to release the show until now—which is great, since Chad has an insanely busy year about to start up. In this episode, we reminisce about the good old days in the late 2010s, when Phil and I were still able to kind of keep up with Chad, and we try to figure out The Secret behind his incredible progress in the sport and how he is able to be running huge PRs into his 50s. Then, it's time for a very entertaining 20 Questions; Chad has raced 25 100s all over the world and has a million stories to share.Links:Follow Chad on IG - zero posts so far!Beer for this episode: Wicked Weed PerniciousIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale

In this episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show, we are with Chad Lasater from Sugar Land Texas, Houston area. Chad qualified for the 24-hour USA team in his most recent race; Desert Solstice.  He is also a champion of the Old Dominion, an iconic race in the ultra world. Listen in on his running journey. PATREON (become a member and help keep the show going or become a business sponsor!)https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunningChad's  Social MediaStrava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/4982216Facebook - "Chad Lasater"Texas Outlaw Running CompanyInstagram/Facebook/Twitter - @TexasOutlawRunningWebsite - www.TexasOutlawRunning.com

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary discuss the latest olympic trials marathon qualifiers and other race results like JFK, Desert Solstice, and McDowell Mountain.  They also discuss some female first moves in sport and the down side of white shorts in sport.  Then they deep dive into the perks of strength training for trail and ultra runners, how it can help the aging athlete, combat injury, and improve running economy.   Call for social media gurus wanting to help grow our brand! Send us a DM!   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Show notes:   USATF Marathon qualifiers: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a42198851/olympic-marathon-trials-2024-qualifying/ Previous Trail Society Podcast discussing the changes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BADyZVWFpyRlCnr4uJ8Vw?si=dfks_yCkSmaeXNUInzK5kA  

This week we are joined by Matt Feldhake, to recap several Aravaipa races, including McDowell Mountain Frenzy and the results of the 50 Mile Salomon Sponsorship, Fat Ox, Tucson Marathon, and Desert Solstice, all of which has taken place so far in the month of December. This weeks Quick Takes include the Cross Country Bear Suit run and the Turkey Trot Take-Down.

In this episode, Joe and Don spend some time with friend of the podcast, Pete Kostelnick. Pete talks about the upcoming 24-hour-Desert Solstice race and what it will take to have a great day on the track. The boys spend some time talking about all things ultras and what 2023 is starting to look like.

It's hard to imagine that Amanda Nelson from Woodstock, Ontario started her ultra journey only two short years ago as she's accomplished so much already!  She is the current Canadian female record holder in the 12 hour (with 134 km) and the 100-mile in 14hrs 45min, both achieved at the Survivorfest Ultra in Alberta. Her 33 hrs at Persistence Ultra earned her a spot on the Canadian roster for the World Team Backyard Championship where she became the last female standing with a total of 55 hours / 368.83 km,  Amanda will attempt to break the Canadian 24 hour record in December at Desert Solstice in Arizona where she will toe the line with the likes of Camille Herron. All this while being a full time Mom and part time dairy farm worker. Here is Amanda...   You can follow Amanda here : https://www.instagram.com/amanda_nelson/   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel here - https://youtube.com/@GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Twitter here: https://twitter.com/gottarun_racing Check out GRR Pinterest here: https://www.pinterest.ca/gottarunracing/ Support us on Patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/gottarunracing  

This week we sit down to chat with Scott Traer, Race Director for the Desert Runner Trail Series, to preview the upcoming McDowell Mountain Frenzy, which takes place on December 3rd and is the second race in the DRT Series. We also chat about the JFK 50 Mile, Spartan Golden Gate Classic as well as the upcoming Fat Ox Endurance Runs and the Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100K. Quick takes include Camille Herron's goals at Desert Solstice, the pitfalls of live-streaming races, the (possibly real?) bear suit cross country run attempt, and 3 of the all-time ugliest running shoes.

This week we sit down to chat with Scott Traer, Race Director for the DRT Series, to discuss his expectations for Desert Solstice, his recent crewing duties at Moab 240 and the upcoming McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 Mile Sponsorship opportunity. We also chat about CJ Ablertson's 50K world record, Cody Ko's first Ultramarathon, and the 2022 World Backyard Team Championships at Big's Backyard Ultra.

David Laney is an American ultra runner and Craft Sportswear ambassador based in the Pacific Northwest. He has placed 3rd and 4th at UTMB and was the winner of the 2019 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile. Back in the day he ran a 2:17 marathon too! We talk about life on the professional endurance running circuit, ice baths and saunas and his upcoming season as well as discussing some recent races including the 90km Ultrvasan in Sweden (an almost totally downhill event on surfaces including trail, tarmac and wooden planks) and the Desert Solstice 100 track event among others. It's safe to say David excels in multiple terrains and environments. He's also a really nice, humble funny guy.

Pam Smith is a 47 year old pathologist and mother of two teenagers who lives in Salem, OR.  She also happens to be the new W45-49 American age group track record holder in the 50 mile, 100K, 12 hour and 100 mile distances.  This amazing performance at Desert Solstice in December 2021 qualified her for the US National 100K team. She has been a steadfast presence on the running scene for two decades as she stretches the limits of her performance on the road, track, and trail in fixed distance and timed events. In fact, Pam is the perfect guest for our show because her versatility as a runner knows no bounds.In addition to her track records, some of Pam's most notable trail accomplishments include winning the Western States 100 in 2013, and placing second in Badwater 135 in 2018 (yes that was the hot year!). Pam will be returning to Badwater in July this year in her second attempt.  Since 2020 Pam has gone through the same pandemic struggles we all did, in addition to dealing with a running injury that literally stopped the show for several months. We spent quite a bit of time talking about her return from not running a step in early 2021 to breaking 4 age group records less than a year later, something we think is an even more notable accomplishment.  Pam has gained a lot of wisdom over her years of running and ultrarunning, and we know every runner will gain something from listening to her today. If you need a flicker of hope that anything is possible, here it comes!Connect with Pam :Instagram: @rundoctor74Connect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)

This was such a fun episode with Arlen Glick!  Arlen has been on a tear!  Since our last interview, he's won the Mohican 100, Burning River, Javelina Jundred, and 1st Male at Jackpot.  He's so fast!  He also dipped his toe into a 24 hour race at Desert Solstice and we'll chat about the lessons he learned there.  We cover his racing, his faith, and so many fun topics!  Don't miss this episode! Show notes here:  http://www.theriot.run/arleng2

Nick Coury set the 24 hour American Record on December 11th running a mind blowing 173 miles in 24 hours at the 2021 Desert Solstice. Hear all about Nicks Journey to the American record as Nick shares the "little" things he did to improve himself that got him to an American record.

Camille Herron is an ultrarunner living in Arizona. Camille has been one of the best athletes of our generation, winning the legendary Comrades Marathon and setting multiple world records. This fall, Camille won and set the course record at the Javelina 100 and broke her own record for the track 100 miler at Desert Solstice, solidifying a 2nd place in the Ultrarunner of the Year voting. In this conversation, we talk about Camille entering her 40s, dealing with health issues early in 2021, and rebounding with an amazing second half of the year.   Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear    Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products   Follow Camille on Instagram   _________________________   Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Ultra Marathoner and newly minted American Record Holder Nick Coury joins us this week on ABR. On December 11-12 at the Desert Solstice 24 hour run, Nick ran 173.01 miles all on a 400m track (696 laps in total), switching directions every 4 hours. Not only did Nick break the 24 hour record, he had negative splits meaning he got fast as the time progressed and averaged 8:19 per mile! Stay Connected!!! https://www.nickcouryruns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickcouryruns/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEOEZ5lkzP4 The Airey Bros. IG @aireybros / https://www.instagram.com/aireybros/ https://www.blacksheependurance.com/podcast Premium Content : AB/DC Programming / B-Role & Mix Tapes / Accountability Coaching https://www.patreon.com/AireyBros Value for Value https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BHCAKFGH6TNF2 Alt Media United ://: https://altmediaunited.com/ Actual Activist ://: http://actualactivists.com/

Ultra Marathoner and newly minted American Record Holder Nick Coury joins us this week on ABR. On December 11-12 at the Desert Solstice 24 hour run, Nick ran 173.01 miles all on a 400m track (696 laps in total), switching directions every 4 hours. Not only did Nick break the 24 hour record, he had negative splits meaning he got fast as the time progressed and averaged 8:19 per mile! Stay Connected!!! https://www.nickcouryruns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickcouryruns/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEOEZ5lkzP4 The Airey Bros. IG @aireybros / https://www.instagram.com/aireybros/ https://www.blacksheependurance.com/podcast Premium Content : AB/DC Programming / B-Role & Mix Tapes / Accountability Coaching https://www.patreon.com/AireyBros Value for Value https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BHCAKFGH6TNF2 Alt Media United ://: https://altmediaunited.com/ Actual Activist ://: http://actualactivists.com/

This week Dave and Joe, Chasing Tomorrow podcast co-show hosts, interview Nick Coury, winner of the 24-hour Desert Solstice invitational race and new American record holder with an amazing distance of 173 miles. Nick is one of the key people who got the modern-day ultra-community into the "mainstream. Partnering with Jamil, his brother, in 2005 they formed Aravaipa running, and it served as a foundation for growing the ultra-running community. After five years with Aravaipa, Nick went back to the software world and focused on ultra-running and programming and got great at both and after many a great race, Nick put it all together on December 11th when he crushed it on the track at Desert Solstice.

Carrie welcomes ultra marathoner Camille Herron back to the show! They talk about her latest World Record at Desert Solstice running 100 miles on the track in 13:21:55 (that is 8:01 pace, peeps!), her issues with iron overload, her move back to lower altitudes, dealing with the destruction of her home in a tornado, and much more!

This week on the pod, Jam Jam (Jamil Coury) and Skizzle Fresh (Schuyler Hall) update on December happenings including Desert Solstice & more.

We don't always do emergency podcasts, but when we do it's because something big has happened in the ultra running world.In this episode, we talk with Nick Coury. Nick is less than 48 hours removed from setting the American 24 hour running record of 173.015 miles at the Desert Solstice event down in Arizona.While the intention of this episode was to do a deep dive on Nick's record performance at Desert Solstice, we actually only touch on it briefly. Early on in the conversation, we started following threads on Nick's mental training strategy and negative splitting philosophy, as well as his role building Aravaipa Running that were too compelling to gloss over.I mention it towards the end of the episode, but I'm genuinely glad this episode went the way it did. Nick will give you a lot to think about in your training after listening to this one. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

The inside Dirt on Sarah Moore at Big's Backyard ultra & Desert Solstice race. We dive into conversation on the trail, race strategy and discuss if she may have offended Courtney Dauwalter & Laz at Big's Backyard Ultra with her joke telling. She shares the joke, so you can decide for yourself. Sarah is a great athlete and so much fun to get to know. We are cheering for her continued successes!

Ryan Montgomery is an openly queer ultrarunner and sat down to talk with Scotty about Pride Month and being a beacon for others as an athlete. Last year, he placed second at the Desert Solstice 24 hour and third in the 100-mile event. And while most of us were binge-watching Tiger King, Ryan set an unsupported FKT on the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier. Ryan will be rocking the red, white and blue for Team USA at the 24 Hour World Championships in Romania this year, as well as  running  at UTMB. In the spirit of Pride Month, we'd like to share a great organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, Brave Trails. Brave Trails offers accredited summer camps, family camps, mentorship programs, meet-up groups and year-round leadership programing. The programs focus on helping LGBTQ+ youth find what they need most to thrive. Learn more at bravetrails.org. Ryan's Coaching Website Ryan's Instagram page   Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine   Thanks to our sponsor Drymax

Ian Sharman is a USATF certified ultra running coach and is based in Oregon, USA.He has completed over 200 ultras and marathons in over 30 countries globally in every type of weather and terrain.  In today's podcast, we discuss a range of topics on road running and ultra running including trail running.We start by knowing a bit more about Ian's running journey to draw inspiration and underlying traits in how he has been able to perform at the top level for such a long time.Additionally, we talk about setting up the right goals, intrinsic motivation, how to stay on track and not give up. Towards the end, we will talk about ultrarunning training and racing specifically in hot conditions.Guest Profile:Ian is an Ultrarunning Magazine columnist and runner for Altra Running has represented England and been selected for the Great Britain 100k team. He is a 4 times Leadville Trail 100 Champion, 3 times Rocky Raccoon 100 Champion, Grand Slam of Ultrarunning record holder, and 9 times top 10 finishers at the Western States 100. His personal records include:10k downhill training run: 29:40, CA, Dec 2013Marathon: 2h21m - Mt Charleston, NV, Apr 2017100 miles: 12h44m - Rocky Raccoon 100, TX, Feb 201170 miles: 8h20m - Desert Solstice 24-hour (split), AZ, Dec 201255.5 miles: 6h01m - Comrades, South Africa, May 201050 miles: 5h50m - JFK50, MD, Nov 201250k: 3h10m - Ruth Anderson Ultra, CA, Apr 2011For more information on Ian, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Website: www.sharmanultra.com/Instagram: @sharmanianTwitter: Ian SharmanHost Profile:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale and Reliance before coming up with an idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and help beginners get on a fitness journey. An avid long-distance runner himself, Vikas is building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghAbout the Podcast: Run with FitpageThis podcast series is built with a focus on bringing science and research from the endurance sports industry. These may help you learn and implement these in your training, recovery, and nutrition journey. We invite coaches, exercise scientists, researchers, nutritionists, doctors, and inspiring athletes to come and share their knowledge and stories with us. So, whether you're just getting started with running or want to get better at it, this podcast is for you!Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www.fitpage.inThis podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

Dave Proctor and Joe Gagnon Chasing Tomorrow podcast show hosts interview Bob Hearn.  Bob Hearn is a 55-year-old ultrarunner from Portola Valley, California.  Hearn did not take up running until he was 38 years old with his first 100-miler being the 2011 Javelina Jundred. Hearn graduated from MIT with a PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. His analytical background plays a huge role in how he plans his training.  Hearn holds or has held several records in timed running events. In 2017 he set the 50–54-year-old age group record for running 24 hours on the road when he ran 152 miles at the Desert Solstice.    Show Notes: In 2019, Bob placed in the top ten all-time for American six-day races when he ran 530 miles at Six Days at the Dome Bob is not totally convinced of the correctness of his pacing model and he has some hope that he can change up his pacing and perhaps run farther than he has in past races Bob is planning to continue to run long races and is aiming to make the United States 24-hour racing team.

Coach Loretta Tobolske-Horn finished Desert Solstice 100 with a top 25 fastest 100 for women in 2020. This is the 2nd year in a row she has made that list! At the age of 49 she is not showing any signs of slowing down. In this episode we learn about Loretta's training leading into the race, and how race day went. This is an amazing story and must listen to show!

He's an elite ultra runner and pending qualification for the US 24-hr team! Ryan Montgomery came in 2nd overall at the Desert Solstice 24-hour track invitational and shares all about the race, his training, and his running story!

In this episode, Ryan Clifford, a runner, grad assistant, and assistant track and XC coach at Minot State and comes with a depth of running knowledge to share.⁣ Ryan Clifford shares his ultramarathon journey, experience as a collegiate runner, and what he's going after next!⁣ ⁣ We chat about his recent ultra of 100 miles around the track at Desert Solstice as well as the other three he has done. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ‼️ Tune in to get INSPIRED by what your mind can overcome and what your body can do ✨ You can reach out to Ryan on Instagram at @ryanclifford123 and his website ryanontherun.com.

@USAultrarunning Flag of United States USA 24 Hour team member, Olivier Leblond broke an American Age-Group 100 mile record at Desert Solstice. His 403 laps around the track in 12 hours, 41 minutes, 57 seconds, (7:37 minute/mile) makes him the fourth fastest ever in the 45-49 AG globally. Leblond’s mark is 4th in the world only behind Yiannis Kouros in 2001 and 2002 and George Perdon from 1970. Historic day in Arizona. #MartinHehir #SaraHall #MarathonProject Martin Hehir becomes the 12th American to break 2:09 in the marathon to win @MarathonProj Seven Americans in all break 2:10 -- smashing the most ever in a single race (previous record: 4, at the 2012 Olympic Trials). Here are the seven American men who broke 2:10 today at 1. Martin Hehir 2:08:592. Noah Droddy 2:09:093. Colin Bennie 2:09:384. Scott Fauble 2:09:425. Ian Butler 2:09:456. Scott Smith 2:09:467. Mick Iacofano 2:09:55 What a fall for Sara Hall. What a YEAR for Sara Hall. Just 11 weeks after running a personal best of 2:22:01 to take 2nd at the London Marathon, Hall runs 2:20:32 to win @MarathonProj and become the second-fastest American of all time. @jgault13 Huge pb by Keira D'Amato to finish second in 2:22:56. She's now #8 on the all-time US list. And what a gutsy run by Kellyn Taylor for third. She runs 2:25:22, which is not a pb. But to challenge Hall and really go for it in this race was super impressive. September 20, 2019 Keira D'Amato, age 34, 2:40:56 marathon pb Sara Hall, age 36, 2:26:20 marathon pb 15 months later... December 20, 2020 Keira D'Amato, age 36, 2:22:56 marathon pb Sara Hall, age 37, 2:20:32 marathon pb Top 12 women under 2:30! #TheMarathonProject Endurance News & Random Musings https://andynoise.com/ Andy Noise Gear https://andynoise.com/gear Andy Noise Experience Stay Healthy. Be Boring. Not Epic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/support

I break down how things went for me at the Desert Solstice Track Invitational. What went wrong, where were the positives, and what I would do differently in training in the future.  Show updates & links - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Web: zachbitter.com Show Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: EggWeights – www.eggweights.com Support the show: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod

Each week Canadian Running guest contributor Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we cover a ton of Canadian personal bests from the last two weeks, including Ben Flanagan's astounding half-marathon debut. We chat about the drama and disappointment from the Desert Solstice 24-hour race. And we get excited for The Marathon Project coming up this Sunday!Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

Welcome to the second episode of VOSS TALKS! This is a radio-style show centered around ultra-running where you, the viewer, can CALL into the show! Each episode the group will break down trends within ultra-running and share our thoughts with you all. We will be taking as many phone calls as we can per show … Continue reading "Voss Talks #02 | Hellgate 100k, Desert Solstice, & Some Awesome Callers!"

@tandfn Many record setters over the years have been described as ”metronomic.” Yet, if you break down the races into laps or half-laps… https://trackandfieldnews.com/analysi... #friidrott @iRunFar Rollovers of existing entrants as well as new entrants from today's lottery yielded the 2021 Hardrock 100 field. Here's our look at the top entrants: https://i-rn.fr/2021-Hardrock-Lotto #HR100 us24hr_team Here are the current standings for the men’s and women’s 2021 USA National 24 Hour team. Ryan Montgomery and Nick Curry will hit the 145 minimum for the men and Whitney Richman will hit 130 for the women. The only question is how far will they move up in the qualification rankings. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIvJdlTnYX9/ us24hr_team Congratulations to Jake Jackson and Bob Hearn for setting new age group records for the 200 K. Jackson finished in 18:00 to top Roy Pirrung’s 40-44 AG record of 18:05 from 1991. Hearn also took down Pirrung’s 200k record in the 55-60 AG with 21:30. us24hr_team Congratulations to Nick Coury and Marisa Lizak for wining the men’s and women’s races at Desert Solstice Invitational Track Meet - 100 Miles & 24 Hours. Coury ran 155.41 miles and Lizak ran 142.64. These represent PR’s for each of them. Each of them have also met the minimum requirement for the 2021 US National 24 Hour Team. Second place male, Ryan Montgomery, also qualified with 154.71. (145 min for men and 130 for women). This bumps Rolfe Schmidt who qualified with at the 2019 Desert Solstice race with 145.8 miles. Endurance News & Random Musings https://andynoise.com/ Andy Noise Gear https://andynoise.com/gear Andy Noise Experience Stay Healthy. Be Boring. Not Epic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/support

Coronaanpassad tävling på Huddingeleden +50 miles, med seger av unga fransyskan Magali Mellon (på herrsidan vann Conny Svahn). Manne Forssberg från podden Spring snyggt med Jesus och Manne gjorde ultradebut. I Australien vann Morgan Lindqvist Coast to Kosciuzko, hans första ultratävling på 1,5 år. Dessutom ännu ett världsrekordförsök på 24-timmars och starkt virtuellt 100-kilometerslopp av Johan Ingemarsson i Norge. 0:30 Världsrekordförsök i Desert Solstice 24-timmars 3:36 Morgan Lindqvist vann Coast to Kosziusko i Australien 3:51 Intervju med Morgan Lindqvist 11:50 Eftersnack Morgan 12:18 Johan Ingemarsson sprang snabbt i virtuellt 100-kilometerslopp i Norge 13:50 Conny och Magali vann Huddingeleden +50 miles 17:59 Magali Mellon vann och satte FKT 18:16 Intervju med Magali Mellon 22:55 Eftersnack Magali 25:03 Manne Forssberg gjorde ultradebut 25:59 Intervju med Manne Forssberg 37:29 Eftersnack Manne ultramarathon.se

HOUR 12 UPDATE: The 2020 Desert Solstice 24 hour & 100 mile track invitational takes place at Central High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Desert Solstice 24 hour: YOUTUBE / RESULTS Ann Trason is the 2020 inductee into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility. https://ultrarunninghistory.com/hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-ann-trason/ @GregMcMillan In heavy training, sluggish starts to runs are normal. Just ease into runs and please don't let GPS force your pace. Let pace come to you. @TriathleteMag The research for a long time has showed that thinner isn't always better in endurance sports—too few calories can cause low energy, long-term issues, and injuries. @GregMcMillan Fitness builds like compounding interest. A little frequently pays bigger dividends than a lot infrequently thus why avoiding injury is key. @themile #OTD 55 yrs ago, Jürgen May runs fastest Mile on a grass track, 3:53.8 @ Cooks Gardens in Wanganui, NZL. StopwatchMan running @outsidemagazine Your mind, heart, endocrine system, and immune system quickly start to malfunction if you're running on no sleep. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/support

Zach outlines his build up towards the Desert Solstice Track Invitational 24-Hour on December 12th. This is the first time Zach has specifically prepared for a full 24-Hour event. He touches on the training, experience new volume peaks, the role of speed work, and his nutrition during the peaking phase for 24-Hours and how it differs from shorter endurance events.  Show updates & links - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Web: zachbitter.com Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – www.bioptimizers.com/human promo code: HUMAN10 Support the show: - patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod Consultation with Zach: https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching  If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com  

My 200th episode features Nick Coury, co-owner of Aravaipa Running. He returns to the podcast to discuss his fastest known time (FKT) of Hole-to-Hump, bottom of the Grand Canyon to the top of Mount Humphreys covering over 70 miles, winning Man vs. Horse back-to-back, finishing second in the Javelina Hundred Endurance Run, having his brother Jamil pace him for the last loop, how he is in the best physical shape of his life, and preparing with his coach James Bonnett for the Desert Solstice.

A native of rural Iowa, Adam attended Grinnell College, double-majored in Economics and Mandarin Chinese, and participated in varsity track and cross-country. A graduate of the University of Utah's Master of City and Metropolitan Planning Program, he specialized in ecological planning and interdisciplinary sustainability. He currently serves as the International Dark Sky Places Program Manager at the International Dark-Sky Association and lives deep in the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, AZ. When not at work, Adam is an avid runner, outdoorsman, disillusioned Minnesota professional sports fan, craft beer aficionado, and the lead singer/guitarist of a punk rock band, Bikini Shark. In 2020, he was one of the first three openly-queer athletes (along with Matt Llano and Megan Youngren) to compete in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Discussed in this episode: --Grinnell college in Iowa, and Salty's background as a DIII athlete: http://pioneers2.grinnell.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2603 --OTQ= Olympic Trials Qualifier --Unique Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying stories: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/g30446573/2020-olympic-marathon-trials-qualifiers/?slide=13 --The large number of women who qualified for the Olympic Marathon trials: http://www.marathonguide.com/news/exclusives/2020USAOlympicTeamTrialsMarathon/ --Sports illustrated letter that Salty found in high school, written by Phil Taylor: https://vault.si.com/vault/1008482#&gid=ci0258c0baf002278a&pid=1008482---088---image --Desert Solstice 24 Hour Track Invitational: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/desert-solstice/ More on Salty: --Runner's World Article: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a27103397/adam-dalton-olympic-marathon-trials-qualifier/ --Des Moines Register Interview: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/triathlon/2020/02/22/mile-posts-marathon-trials-q-a-former-grinnell-college-mason-city-newman-runner-adam-dalton/4848691002/ Follow Adam "Salty" Dalton: --Instagram: @runindamc Follow Social Sport: --Instagram: @socialsportpod --Facebook: @socialsportpod --Twitter: @emmamzimm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

   Making time to run with a full life – Dave said, it comes down to priorities   We’re all human   Dave’s Desert Solstice run   Being arrogant and following what you’re passionate about   what it’s like to run for 24 hrs   manifest destiny   running for 6 consecutive marathons   running is mostly mental   experience is what gets you through difficult times   mitochondrial dis-ease   recovery after a 24hr run   nutrition pre, during and post run

Fast Times @ Desert Solstice, Walter DNF & New Ultrarunning Hall of Fame

This week Maddy Kelly and Kate Van Buskirk talk about Rachel Cliff's latest Canadian record, plus other stunning performances in Japan. They pay tribute to the late Peter Snell, Olympian and world record holder from New Zealand. And they discuss the ridiculously awesome results from the world of ultra running! [00:31] Incredible performances took place in Japan, including Canadian Rachel Cliff. Our hosts get excited about the prospect of a Kipchoge-Bekele showdown at London and Tokyo. And Maddy reminds Kate that there can be serious consequences when you bandit races. [8:44] We commemorate the late Peter Snell, former world record holder and multiple Olympic gold medalist. [10:10] The world of ultra running saw more amazing results. We talk about the Desert Solstice, the Antarctic Ice Marathon, and Jim Walmsley's huge week of training. . Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/ Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/ Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899

From Savannah, Georgia to Phoenix, Arizona, Mike Nadeau gets on the line with Patrick Reagan, Jamil Coury, Patrick Caron, and Zach Bitter out at The Desert Solstice 24 Hour Track Invitational to highlight the golden (last) hour of the event. (Recorded live during the final hour of the 2019 Desert Solstice 24 Hour Track Invitational.)

Zach and Nicole Bitter come on the podcast to discuss running this upcoming weekend at Desert Solstice, some of the other races they ran in 2019 which include Western States, San Diego 100, Spartathlon, and JFK 50 and what it was like setting both 100 mile and 12-hour World Record at the Petit Center this past summer. 

Hayley Pollack is an ultra runner and the President of Aravaipa Running, which is the largest Trail and Ultra Running event production company in the Southwest United States.  Some of their races include the Crown King Scramble, Javelina Jundred, Desert Solstice, and Across the Years. 

Jake can run crazy fast, and for long distances too. So much that he has qualified and been selected to represent the USA on an international stage! He qualified for the IAU 24 hour championships in Albi, France coming up this October, after running over 157 miles in 24 hours at the Desert Solstice event in November last year. He'll be racing for the solo win, but also for team USA as the top 3 mileage of both men and women will count as the total team time. Get em Jake! We're proud of you man!

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Episode 18 features an interview with the incredible Camille Herron, recorded just a few days after she set a new womens 24hr World Record of 262km at the 2018 Desert Solstice event. A slightly delayed episode due to sound quality which isn’t quite right but we hope you enjoy it nonetheless!!!

Jake Jackson shares how he does it.  He drives a truck for UPS during the day along with be married with 3 kids.  He is also approaching an elite level of ultra running and just crushed the Desert Solstice 24 Hour race!  Thanks for listening. Training For Ultra - Book Pre-Order! https://trainingforultra.com/products/training-for-ultra-ultra-running-stories-from-the-middle-of-the-pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZS5JYY/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_VfGeCbHBTD3DF

Bob Hearn set out at Desert Solstice to run 154.5 miles and came within a few hundred yards of doing so. That’s pretty incredible planning and precision, and it’s nothing to new to the guy known as the Prince of Pacing. Bob’s unique background includes an insatiably curious mind and … The post Bob Hearn and the Science of Pacing appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Camille Herron has smashed the records with her performance at Desert Solstice this Saturday. Herron broke the Women’s World Record for 24 Hours with a distance of 162.9 miles, the event’s best performance. Herron also claimed the 100 mile American Track Record for Women, with a time of 13:25:00. Herron exhibited blazing speed day and night, and this performance marks an important addition to her already extraordinary trove of awards and achievements. Desert Solstice was a cache of stellar performance on the whole. Distances beyond the 150 mile milestone, already astonishing, are incredibly rare; there were merely a couple in all the preceding months of this year. Yet, five runners from the Solstice roster surpassed that tormenting marker, going 150 miles or more. These are stunning results from a stacked field. Such achievements speak to how important records-based events such as Solstice can be. Other notable performances include Oswaldo Lopez, who has established a new 24 Hour Men’s Record for Mexico with a distance of 139.6 miles, and Andrew Snopes, who ran 144 miles barefoot. Greg Armstrong, coming in third, also completed his 155 mile run in Teva sandals! Some notable participants had to call it early for injury and fatigue, such as Courtney Dauwalter and Zach Bitter. Such impediments are endemic to such long distances, and comprise the central struggle of such events. We are excited for these athletes’ performances to come, in the 2019 season. Cheers to all participants! RECORDS: Camille Herron Women’s American Open 200 KM Track Record, 17:07:27 Women’s American Open 100 Mile Record, 13:25:00 Women’s World Open 24 Hour Record, 162.9 miles Oswaldo Lopez Men’s Mexican Open 24 Hour Record, 139.6 miles Andrew Snope World Open Barefoot 24 Hour Record, 144.4 miles Connie Gardner: Women’s 55-59 American 100 KM Track Record, 9:57:09 Women’s 55-59 American 50 Mile Track Record, 7:48:04 Women’s 55-59 American 50KM, 4:37:43 Suzi Swinehart Women’s American 45-49 50 Mile Track Record, 7:21:28 Thomas Reiss Men’s 50-54 American 50KM Track Record, 3:39:26 Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/irun4ultra FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/irun4ultra https://mobile.twitter.com/irun4ultra https://www.instagram.com/irun4ultra https://vimeo.com/irun4ultra #irun4ultra @irun4ultra

Camille Herron just broke some serious World Records at Desert Solstice. She broke both the 100 mile World Record on a track, in the middle of breaking the 24 hour... The post Episode 157: Camille Herron appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

Camille Herron joins the show after she ran at the the Desert Solstice Invitational at a local high school in Phoenix. It's not your average track meet at a high school. It was a 24-hour track race. She ran a stunning 162.9 miles over 24 hours and finished her first 100 miles in 13 hours and 25 minutes, both new world records on a track. Herron only started focusing on ultrarunning in 2015 after her successful marathon career, in which she won 21 events and qualified for the trials three times. The Oklahoma City native won the Comrades Marathon, a grueling 89K race in South Africa, in 2017, and she entered the Desert Solstice after scratching from several races due to a femur injury. Only 33 runners were invited to compete in the meet, which serves as a qualifier for the 24-hour U.S. national team. (Competitors had to previously run at least 124 miles in 24 hours or 100 miles in less than 17 hours and 30 minutes.) I caught up with Herron on Tuesday for this interview, which initially ran as a Q&A that you can read on SI.com – the link is in the show notes. Now for my podcast listeners, this is the full interview. Uncut. So you get a little extra than what's online to read. We discuss her training, performance and how Taco Bell and beer helped her run just under 656 laps on the track. It's a remarkable performance and I think you'll enjoy the episode so let's start the show. Read the interview from SI.com here: https://www.si.com/edge/2018/12/12/camille-herron-24-hour-run-world-record-track-desert-solstice-162-miles Subscribe to Runners of NYC and catch up on the new hit podcast in the CITIUS MAG family: https://apple.co/2Cc9SRS Support the Legs Are Feelin' Good movement: Mugs: https://rdbl.co/2MWgkSZ Shirts: https://rdbl.co/2UyTphs

Jake Jackson has sprung onto the ultra scene over the past 3 years and continued to excel at sheer speed and power. He's a cadence monster who runs fluid and fast at speeds that most of us strive for in a 10k, yet he'll do it for 157 miles. Listen in to learn about his most recent Desert Solstice run to a 2nd overall, 1st place male in the 24 hour and 3rd place male in the 100 mile. 

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This Saturday, December 8th, is the Desert Solstice Track Invitational, hosted at Central High School’s 400m all-weather track in Phoenix, AZ. Although trail events may offer more dramatic enticements in terrain and scenery, track based events such as Solstice oblige some world class runners to put on the best performances of their lives.

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Jake Jackson jumped into ultra running just a few years back, but has turned into an absolute animal! From doing amazing well at Javelina 100, winning Nanny Goat 100 and Coldwater Rumble, and soon to tackle Desert Solstice, this dude is here to throw down the gauntlet. Not to mention, he's gone Keto too and seen some impressive results. Listen in to learn more! 

Welcome to episode 69 of the Final Surge Podcast where we welcome world record holder Camille Herron. In 2017 Camille won Comrades set two American Records and two World Records. Camille has had an interesting journey which has been riddled by injuries and we discuss how she has overcome those and what she has learned to make herself a stronger runner. We also talk about her secret weapon in an ultra race, beer. Camille was great to talk to and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. We are now on Spotify so please remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play or Spotify, wherever you consume it.     In recent weeks Camille has set a 100-mile world record 12:42:39, a 100km USA track record 7:36:39 at Desert Solstice and then went on to run for 12-hours and set a 12hr All-Surface World Record 92.708 miles. She is the new Ann Trason and arguably, she will be in for a shout as ultra-runner of the year. How did you get your start in running? Basketball player ran for first time in middle school In high school focused on running Tulsa University scholarship but a lot of injuries Became hobby runner after that What exactly did your running look like after Tulsa Hobby run Husband ran professionally  Was running long as recreational about 70 miles a week Husband started coaching How do you go from always injured to running 70 miles a week? Frank Shorter: Run for stress relief Started running slower Biomechanics and physic courses: Started feet strength/barefoot Where was your minimalist running in relation to Born To Run? 3-4 years before Very minimalist shoes from Boulder Running Company Moved to minimalist running and your husband is coaching you, where did you jump back into competitive running? Longer distances seemed to be better Focused on qualifying for Olympic Marathon Trials 2007 Marathon debut Ran 2:38 at Twin Cities and it took off When did you make the jump into ultramarathons? 2009 MarathonGuide.com sponsored Started doing back-to-back marathons Grad school, how to enhance bone recovery When you talk back-to-back marathons how often are you talking? A few weeks apart 2011 David Monti of NYC Marathon suggested ultra running 2013 made debut Underperformed in the first ultra We see injury problems from growth spurts, which you had. You also studied bone recovery. What advice would you have now for those struggling? Did too much high intensity Focus on easier aerobic volume development  Don't be afraid of mileage as much as intensity Recover with easy days easy When did you do the first ultra? 2013 2014 first Comrades but got sick and ended up in the emergency room You had done marathons, you understand the wall. So what was the first ultra like, was it like you expected or different? Was too cautious Could have pushed more What is your diet like? Meet and potatoes, wholesome southern diet Eat Taco Bell or Subway day before races  What about fueling during a race? Naturally good fat burner Diet analyzed and was 50% carbs, 36% fat, 14% protein Take in 60-90g carbs/hr Take gel every 30 mins and sip on sports drinks as needed Will have a beer or whatever body tells me to have You have a beer during a race? Helped settle stomach If tired of eating gels will have a beer We are at the end of 2017, can you walk us through what a year looks like for you as a competitive ultrarunner? Have had major highs and lows Started with some trail race in New Zeland March in a race 10 weeks before Comrades tore MCL Took a few weeks off and came back slowly walk/run Won Comrades off injury 3 weeks later Western States, fell and got a concussion Leadville ran into issues with pelvic pain Won Comrades to two DNF and being broken Tunnell Hill 100  Did at least 8 races this year, a marathoner may do 2-3 races a year. How do you recover so quickly? Family heels quickly Studied recovery in grad school Use active recovery always walking twice a day after a race I saw you earlier this month at Desert Solstice. We went to see Zach Bitter, but he was out. We saw what you were going after. After 11.5 hours of running on the track in a 1/4mile circle, you still seemed to be smiling so much. In love with running Love what you are doing Broke Ann Trasons 12-hour record which has stood since 1991? That is why I was smiling, felt great What was the hardest part of running for 12-hours on a track? Concentration, cannot zone out like on trails Hard to get into the zone How hard is it to get going again after you have to stop to use a restroom or something? It was hard because it was warm Took 18-minute break, had to start off walking before really got going again pushing You had two World Records this year, now what for an encore in 2018? Been fun to break the records Want to try for the 24-hour record Need to redeem self on trails Goal to win Western States and Comrades in same year You are very active online, where can people find you? Twitter RunCamille Instagram RunCamille Facebook RunCamille Final Surge 5 questions in under a minute Your favorite endurance/running book? - Lore of running Current trainers you are wearing? - Nike Zoom Fly Favorite race? - Comrades Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Cheeseburger and Fries with Beer Your favorite workout - Long runs with heart rate progression  

"When you get intuitive with your body, you can be honest with yourself. That honesty and intuition really have to couple together and that will be your map to help you understand where your body is going."- Zach Bitter   Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group! That's right! We have a closed Open Sky Fitness Podcast group  on Facebook where you and everyone have the opportunity to talk about your health and fitness goals in a safe environment. We post workouts and start discussions about how to be strategic around finding a healthier you. Check it out!   A Short Guide: The New Year Big Gym Rush Before you listen to the interview with Ultrarunner, Coach, 100 Mile American Record Holder, and 12 Hour World Record Holder, Zach Bitter, Rob and Devon had another special guest on the podcast this week. CEO and owner of the Los Angeles StrengthRx CrossFit Gym, Justin Schollard, discussed with Rob and Devon about what to do when the big gym rush happens in January when the New Year Big Gym Rush happens across nation. Whether you're a veteran gym goer or you're just starting to go the gym, you may find the gyms to be over-crowded, a bit chaotic, and unsure of what to do in some situations.   Read on to learn how we can all make the gym a great place to be for everyone.   Make Your Gym a Comfortable Place for Everyone Meet New People & Create a Fitness Community You might feel intimated or uncomfortable when you start going to a gym. You're not sure how to use the equipment, people are lifting heavier weights or are faster at you on a cardio machine, you don't know what to focus on etc. The best way to get comfortable at the gym, is to meet new people. Join a class that interests you such as dance, cycling, or HIIT for example. That way, you get to know other members and trainers at the gym right away. At CrossFit gyms such as Strength Rx, you can automatically sign up to join small classes with only 12-20 people per session. That way, compared to joining a 24 hour gym where you're all on your own, you have the chance to get to know others and belong to a community of people with similar goals. If you are a veteran gym member, try to go out of you way to talk to new members. Even a simple 'hello' or smile will help people to feel welcome at the gym.   Go In With a Plan A lot of people tend to wander aimlessly from one machine to the next without a real plan for the hour that they're at the gym. Instead of going to the gym with no idea what you're going to do, create a plan for yourself. Decide how many minutes of cardio you will do, if today is leg or arm day, how many reps you will do for each set etc. If you know exactly what you're going to do for your workout, you'll feel focused and confident.   Take it Easy Even if you decide you're going to the gym to walk on the treadmill rather than your neighborhood, you still have a plan and it will help you become more familiar with your new gym. To help you get started with building your own workout plan, check out our Open Sky Fitness templates here: Download Results Tracker here! Click To Download Home Workout Templates or text the word, "lifting," to 33444 to download the templates.    Gym Etiquette 101- To Cycle In or Not to Cycle In? Should you ask to cycle in or wait for someone to be done at a machine? Try to cycle in! You can easily make a new friend or workout buddy at the gym by cycling in with another person. It can be intimidating, but people are usually very friendly and will let you cycle in if you ask politely. If somebody is lifting way more than you, like 2-3 plates at the dead-lift for example, it's best to let them finish their set and use the equipment when they're done.   Zach Bitter: The Life of an Ultrarunner Ever wondered what it was like to be and race as an Ultrarunner? This week, Rob interviewed Ultrarunner, Coach, 100 Mile American Record Holder, and 12 Hour World Record Holder, Zach Bitter. Find out how Zach got his start as an Ultrarunner, how to become fat-adaptive, and how Zach trains to compete in 100 mile races.   Discover Your Fitness Zone   "What I've found is that by just keeping your heart rate consistent, your body will experience enough stress so that it can adapt. But the body shouldn't receive so much stress that it need to spend so much time recovery from it." - Zach Bitter   You don't have to go all out to build your body and get faster. If you stay at a comfortable, elevated heart rate, you can easily get into the fitness zone every time you work out. To discover your fitness zone, simply subtract your age from 180. For example, if you're 40, you're fitness zone heart rate is 180. 180 - your age =  approximately your comfortable heart rate zone If you find yourself sprinting to stay at the heart rate or feel like you're just walking, tweak your speed until you find the heart rate that allows you to get a good workout in, but challenges you at the same time.   Train for a 100 Mile Ultra Marathon Zach's advice for training and competing in a 100 Mile Ultra Marathon is to have a good time, but to also be prepared for it. To train for competing in a 100 mile race, you need to design a training program that focuses on the race profile. How elevated is the land? Will you run on flat ground, up hill, or down hill? What is the terrain like? Will you be in the woods, a desert, a field? Create a program that helps you to improve specific skills that will be necessary for your race. For example, Zach finds it difficult to run down hill so he'll train specifically to help his body prepare for running under that type of condition. Have a good time and enjoy the process. If you stress too much or go out to hard in practice or the race, it can be a recipe for an injury.      Cross Training for Running Competitions Zach uses cross training as a means to help him strengthen any of his body's weak areas that need to be addressed such as the posterior chain. His cross training includes: Dead lifts Isolated hamstring exercises Back bridges Kettlebell swings Priming yoga Kinesthetics exercises   How to Follow a Fat-Adaptive Nutrition How do you get fat adapted? We've been told for decades that fat is bad for us, so it can be strange for a person who has avoided fat for most of their life to suddenly begin to start eating it more often. According to Zach, it can take a 2-4 week period to become fat-adapted. During this time, it's best not to not stress out about your training. Take advantage of this time to focus on having a combined fitness and nutrition goal to re-program your body's recognition of fuel. When you follow a fat-adaptive nutrition guideline, you are convincing your body that it's main fuel is fat, not carbohydrates.   Zach's Nutrition This is what Zach includes in his diet in order to be fat-adaptive: Breakfast Tea Coffee Coconut Milk Almond Milk Raw Honey Almond Coconut Oil Post Morning Workout/Lunch Eggs Bacon Stir fry Coconut milk smoothie with possibly: Berries Melons Sweet Potatoes Dinner Stir fry Vegetable based recipes Chicken Beef Fatty fish like Salmon Protein based meals Organ meats that are nutrient dense Non starchy vegetables: Spinach Peppers Beets Avocados Starchy vegetables on high carb days such as sweet potatoes   Become a  Fat-Adaptive Runner  When you transition to being fat-adaptive, you don't have to stop workout out completely, but be honest with yourself. Go easy on yourself because you're body is going through a lot of stress by focusing on eating fats rather than carbs. Your body has to adapt to eating fat and adding exercise can put your stress too high.  You'll notice your body changing when you feel tired and grumpy as you experience the "keto flu." After the switch, you'll feel a lot more energetic.     Start Building Your Own Workouts and Meal Plan! Download Results Tracker here! Click To Download Home Workout Templates or text the word, "lifting," to 33444 to download the templates.  Download the OSF Food Journal Now!   Have a Question or Review for Rob or Devon? We love answering questions and getting feedback from you, our listener! If you have any questions to ask us, want to share a review of the show, or tell us any suggestions for guests/topics that you think would be great to have on the show, just email Rob at rob@openskyfitness.com or Devon at devon@openskyfitness.com or you can also leave us a review at www.openskyfitness.com/review and even text OSFreview to 33444 to get the link.   What You'll Hear on This Episode 00:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15  Opening comments with Rob and Devon 2:50 Introduction to Zach Bitter 3:50  Dealing with the busy New Years gym rush 8:30  How to get comfortable at the gym when you're a new member 13:30 Find people to encourage you and hold you accountable with your new gym goals 14:40 What equipment to use when you're a beginner and how to do a super set. 17:00 When should you go to the gym? 17:40 Gym Etiquette 101 23:30 Interview with Zach Bitter 24:10 The beginning of Zach's racing career 27:40  What does it take to train for an ultra run? 29:00  Keeping up a heart rate pace through training for ultra runs 30:45  What do you do to keep your heart rate down? Do you do interval training or sprints? 34:00  Find a comfortable heart rate zone for you. 35:15  What is the approximate heart rate for runners who can run 4 minute miles in a marathon? 36:25  What training do you do for an ultra marathon? 39:00  How do you train by running on just a track? 44:00  What's your mental focus for ultra marathons? 45:30  Zach's struggles during ultra marathons 47:20  Do you including any cross-training when you're preparing for ultra marathons? Is there a standard ratio of endurance vs strength that's relative to your goals? 51:00 What does your programming look like during the week? 53:30 Finding Your Inner Fitness Intuition  59:20 What does 'fat-adaptive' mean? 1:02:20  What does your nutrition look like each day? 1:08:00 Why Zach decided to keep dairy out of his diet 1:11:10  How does your digestion affect your training? The importance of food for your training and performance. 1:16:30  How does one transition from getting energy from fats rather than carbs? How can a person do that when they're a distance runner? 1:25:00 What does a typical pre-race  and post-race meal look like for you? How many carbs do you eat on a daily basis vs an event day? 1:33:45  What's next for Zach and ultra running events 1:35:30  Contact Zach to be your running coach! 1:37:25 Closing comments with Rob and Devon 1:39:05 Open Sky Fitness Closing   RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook Check out the official website of Zach Bitter Find out how Zach can become your Running Coach Zach's upcoming races for 2017: Rocky Raccoon, Huntsville, TX (Feb 4) Western States, Auburn, CA (June 24) Javelina Jundred, Fountain Hills, AZ (Oct 28) Desert Solstice, Phoenix, AZ (Dec 9) Check out our upcoming OSF Podcast Guest,  Director of L.A. Sports & Spine, Dr. Craig Liebenson Strength Rx CrossFit Gym in Los Angeles, California Learn more about the MINDBODY App to help your members reserve a spot in a gym class! Read about fat-adaptive diets with Dr. Jeff Volek and Dr. Stephen Phinney in The Art and Science of Low Carb   To Download Rob’s FREE workout templates click below** Download Templates Ask Rob a Question or tell him what is working for you: Email Rob@OpenSkyFitness.com To leave a Review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast CLICK NOW!  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I read each and every one of them. Contact our amazing sound engineer Ryan? Send him an e-mail here: info@stellarsoundsstudio.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! 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Zach is an ultra marathon runner and a coach at Zach Bitter Running. Zach has held the 100 mile American record and the 12 hour work record. In this episode we talk about how a runner can make the jump to ultra distances and find out what it is like running on a track for over 400 laps. How did you get your start in running, I am guessing your first run wasn’t an ultra. So let’s start with the really early days. Did you start running in high school, jr high, where does the story begin? What was your high school career like, what type of 5k times were you doing So let’s start out talking about how someone can make the transition from someone who maybe is not an elite runner, but has a few 1/2’s and a few marathons under their belt and wants to make that jump to an ultra. What advice would you have for a runner. Should they start with shorter races like a 50 miler before they jump to a 100 miler? So if someone is running 40-50 miles a week what can they look up for a build up time and what type of volume do you think they need to get to before they toe a starting line? You have someone looking to train and do their first 50-miler, what sort of long run do they need to do before you know they are ready to tackle that? What does a week look like for this person trying to build up for the first time? Now they are spending almost a full day on their feet running, they probably need to be eating and fueling different than they ever have before. What do you recommend as far as learning to fuel for an ultra? Where do you follow on the scale, are you more of a Paleo low carb guy or more higher carbs? You mentioned 150 mile week, is that kind of an average week for you? To simulate the long runs many ultra runners will do two long runs on back to back days, is this something you implement? If you have two long runs back to back how much time are you spending running on those two days? So I am curious, when out running that long, do you listen to anything, music, audiobooks, podcast, anything like that? So you got the 100 mile American record and 12 hour world record in my back yard running at the Desert Solstice. So just to give our listeners an idea, that is 402 laps on the track. I can imagine some thing like hydration, food, restrooms, medical needs all being right there are great, but at the same time 402 laps. What is that like and how do you enjoy it compared to hills? What would you rather do, a trail or a track race? Karl Meltzer is out there on the Appalachian Trail trying to break the record, would you ever have any interest in anything that long? You have a package of training plans available on Final Surge, can you give listeners an idea of what is included in those plans? Link to his training plans How are you using Final Surge in your coaching? We talk about the Strava and Garmin connect features. Rapid Fire... 5 questions in under 1 minute Favorite running book? - Born to Run Current trainers you are wearing? - Altra One 2.5 Favorite race? - World 100k Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Eggs and Bacon Your favorite piece of running equipment that is not your shoes? - Drymax ultra thin socks how can they follow you online or reach you if they are interested in getting coaching info from you Facebook Athlete Profile  Twitter Instagram His website