How Long Should Your Longest Run Be? Hot Race Cooling, Strength Training Timing & More | Q&A Episode
4/29/20261 hr 1 min
How long should your longest training run be before your first 100 miler? Should you run 50 miles in training? Or are back-to-back long runs a better option?
In this Q&A episode, I’m answering your ultramarathon training, racing, gear, and strategy questions so you can make better decisions in your own training and show up more prepared on race day.
In this episode, I cover:
- How long your longest run should be before a 100 miler
- When a 50-mile training run makes sense — and when it doesn’t
- How to handle water crossings without destroying your feet
- Whether lifting right after running is actually worth it
- How to approach multi-day challenges like Badwater 267
- How to structure training when racing a 100K before a 200 miler
- Tips for running through the night without a pacer
- Why topical cooling can make or break hot ultramarathons
- How to pick the right trekking pole size and which poles I recommend
Whether you’re training for your first 100 miler, prepping for a hot race, dialing in your gear, or trying to make smarter training decisions, this episode will help you build more confidence going into your next ultra.
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