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  • For this episode, I dive into some things that I find important when considering doing an ultramarathon. These planning processes will help you better prepare and execute in your training and the event. Topics include: timeline, available resources, gear list, nutrition list, hydration list, measurement tools, and mental preparation.

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  • Joe and I dive into topics including:

    Tightening of women's competition

    Tara Dower beats everyone on the AT

    Have we learned anything about pacing

    Is Katie Schide the final WSER/UTMB same year Champ

    Multiday and time event growth

    Camille/Wiki thoughts

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  • Adam is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, Adam was injured by a secondary IED resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee.

    Adam is now a seven-time Guinness World Record holder, became the first above-knee amputee to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon within 30 hours in 2016, has five 100-mile finishes, and set an amputee record time of 16:13:43 for 100 miles in 2024. Adam also has the fastest marathon time for an above knee amputee.

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    Adam: adampopp.com - IG: @eodpopp

  • Mikki Williden is a nutrition PhD who dives into topics of low carb nutrition, longevity, fitness, and health. Some topics we covered include:

    Keto v. low carb

    Athletes using low carb

    Is keto safe for women

    Fasting: timing, men v. women, heavy exercise

    Periodized nutrition

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    Mikki Williden: mikkiwilliden.com - IG: @mikkiwilliden X: @mikkiwilliden - Podcast

  • David Hellard is an ultra marathon runner, running journalist, and host of The Bad Boy Running Podcast. In this episode we discussed the excitement around short fast trail races, media and opportunities in the sport of trail running, and caffeine protocols for athletes.

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    David: davidhellard.run - IG: @badboyrunningpodcast

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  • David Spiegel is an American psychiatrist and the Wilson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is known for his research into psycho-oncology; the neurobiology of therapeutic hypnosis, and the role of the mind-brain-body connection in cancer outcomes and management among other topics. He directs the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and is a recognized authority on hypnosis's clinical utility and neuroscience.

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    Find Dr. Spiegel: reveri.com - IG: @reveri

  • David is the 2014 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the sub-ultra distance. He is a two-time national champion and three-time member of Team USA. He graduated with honors from Columbia University with a degree in Environmental Science and received a master's degree and law degree with honors from Duke University. He is the co-owner of SWAP Running with Megan Roche, and also co-host with Megan for the SWAP podcast.

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    David: swaprunning.com - IG: @mountainroche - X: @mountainroche - Strava: David Roche

  • Dr. Dave will be challenging himself to complete the Javelina 100 mile in 2024, going from the couch to the 100 mile distance in a years time. Dave has an extensive background as a medical director, treating thousands of patients, including: Olympians, National Champions, sports teams, and professionals. After losing his own health in the pursuit of helping others find theirs, Dave and his family embarked on a wild journey that included living in a bus, working on organic farms, traveling the country before ultimately landing them in Austin, Texas.

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  • Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt is the founder/CEO of both Diet Doctor and HAVA. Diet Doctor focuses on providing information related to low carbohydrate ketogenic diets, and HAVA leverages an approach that focuses on key components of satiety to help users decide what food choices may best serve them.

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    Dr. Eenfeldt: dietdoctor.com & hava.co - X: @DrEenfeldt

  • Mike is a 2002 graduate of The U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he was commissioned as an officer and went on to serve three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group. Mike continues to serve the nation as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, assigned to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he is an Assistant Professor. He is the co-author of LEAD YOURSELF FIRST by Bloomsbury Press (2017). Mike and his wife Genevieve live on a 32-acre farm in North Carolina, where they raise their five young children.

    Mike is helping organize a project slated for May 2025, where a group of 12 veterans will run from San Diego to DC in relay style.

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    Mike: mikeerwin.net - teamrwb.org - IG: @erwinRWB - X: @erwinRWB - Linkedin: Mike Erwin

  • Thirteen years ago, Justin went to the Congo in hopes of providing clean water for the Pygmy Tribe. The journey began with six failed wells, led to multiple bouts with malaria, and life threatening hikes in search of water. Justin’s life story is full of examples of overcoming what many would consider insurmountable hurdles, which is why he has gotten to where he is today. Justin and his team at Fight For the Forgotten (FFTF) will soon break ground on a new hospital to go along with the wells, farms, trees, sanitation and training they have provided. Justin believes strongly in providing opportunities along with teaching independence, which is a huge reason FFTF has been so successful.

    Justin is a humanitarian and the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, he is a former professional MMA fighter for the UFC. He competed in season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter, is a two time All-American and National Champion Greco Roman Wrestler. Justin is about to break ground on a new hospital, which has been a new initiated along with many others that all began by drilling a well in the Congo.

    Previous appearance - Episode 231: Justin Wren - Mixed Martial Artist & Fight For The Forgotten

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    Find Justin: IG: @thebigpygmy Tw: @TheBigPygmy FB: @justinthevikingwren Web: fightfortheforgotten.org

  • Joe and I unpack what we thought about this year's Western States Endurance Run, including reported fueling strategies, heat mitigation, competitive pressure, and shoe tech. We also touched on some other performances, including Jenny Hoffman's 24 Hour at Six Days in the Dome, and Megan Eckert hitting 526.301 miles in six days, new ultra gender gap study.

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  • Philip Calder is Head of the School of Human Development and Health and Professor of Nutritional Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. He is an internationally recognized researcher on the metabolism and functionality of fatty acids, with an emphasis on the roles of omega-3 fatty acids, and on the influence of diet and nutrients on the immune and inflammatory responses.

    Topics Prof Philip Calder and I touched on for our seed oil discussion:

    Breakdown of different lipids and their impact (specifically cell membrane & structure) Impact of balance between omega 3 & 6 in diet Potential for lowering LA through simply meeting vs exceeding energy intake needs in energy surplus environments Heating LA (repeated deep frying, home cooking, processed shelf stored oils) Lag time to oxLDL impact and how it is impacted through adequate intake of antioxidants such as vit. E Lowering LA through removal versus addition of ALA in manufacturing

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  • Jae Gruenke from The Balanced Runner believes good running form means using your body the way it really works rather than fighting to move it some other way. For this episode we unpack a few topics related to pain free running. They include: Pros/Cons of Feldenkrais Method, how shoe type can impact running form, the role of forward lean, arm "swing", foot strike, and cadence for proper running.

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  • For this episode I break down my recent 100 mile at the Pettit Center, where I completed the distance in 11 hours 51 minutes (7:07/mi). Some topics include:

    Training: workout focus progression, training races, speed work focus

    Event strengths and weaknesses

    Event day nutrition

    Setting up crew

    Caffeine use

    Race mentality

    Post race recovery

    Post race nutrition

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  • For this episode, I outline in detail how I currently program my strength training routine.

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  • This is the first of a new type of episode I will be releasing with Joe Corcione as co-host. We will be covering topics and trends in the ultramarathon space.

    For this episode, we hit heavy on the Cocodona 250, discussed the new women's 48 Hour World Record, the trend of going longer yet with ultra, and the Spring Energy Gel controversy.

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  • This year I went to the Cocodona 250 to follow a few of my coaching clients along the 250 mile, 125 mile courses. As the sport of ultramarathon continues to grow, these type of experiences are beneficial as both a coach and an athlete. This episode highlights what I learned about some differences these longer ultras present.

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  • James Pieratt is the man behind Wild Hunt Conditioning. He hit rock bottom with a heroin addiction that landed him in prison. From there, he took control of his life and since has accomplished some amazing feats, including; running 500 miles, deadlifting 550 lbs, becoming proficient in Jiu Jitsu. James also has a passion for backcountry hunting and comes from a long line of bear hunters, and has a passionate interest in tribal endurance. James uses all of his skills to better his ability to navigate the backcountry.

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    Find James: wildhuntconditioning.com - IG: @wildhuntconditioning - YT: @wildhuntconditioning - TikTok: @wildhuntconditioning

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  • For this episode, I unpack the specific movements I focus on for my mobility routine, and how I embed different aspects of mobility into my daily life.

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