In this solo episode, Doc Lyss talks in depth about her approach to training this year for her 50 milers, how she approaches taper, and pre-race thoughts, and answers YOUR running and racing questions at the end!
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Training Overview
2:00 - 30 Mile Weeks Approach
6:06 - Trained Smarter
7:30 - Training Phases1
7:15 - When Things Clicked
20:00 - Tapering
23:15 - Carbohydrate Approach
28:00 - Pre-Race Thoughts
34:00 - Q&A
34:23 - Question: Breaking Up Monotony
37:00 - Question: Race + Training Distance Jumps
39:20 - Question: How/Why to Do 3+ Hour Runs
44:25 - Question: Matching Race Elevation Gain/Loss
49:00 - Question: How Do You Pick Races?
51:30 - Question: Increases in Food/Carbs
53:15 - Question: Running 2x a Day?
55:55 - Question: Bodywork or Hydration Therapy
56:02 - Question: Choosing Rest Days
57:10 - Question: Fear of Signing Up for a Race
58:18 - Question: Trekking Poles
1:00:50 - Question: When Ready to Run Ultra
1:02:50 - Question: Lifting While Training
1:05:30 - Question: Rest Day Frequency
1:06:40 - Question: Beginner Trail Running Plan
1:08:00 - Question: How to Tell Ready for the Elevation
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