David Roche - The training and racing strategy behind his epic Leadville 100 course record | EP#444

David Roche is a running coach (trail, track and road) and trail runner. He recently broke the longstanding Leadville 100 course record (in his first 100-mile race no less), a record previously thought unbreakable. In this episode, he sheds light on everything that went into this phenomenal feat. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-How David set out to beat what was thought to be an unbreakable record at the Leadville 100

-David's training process: focusing on speed, low(ish) volume, using cycling and uphill treadmill

-Nutrition and fuelling: David's high-carb approach, and training tactics learnt from competitive eating

-Year-round heat training, ketones, sodium bicarbonate, and other marginal gains

-Race execution: pacing, mindset, and putting it all together

-How David has used insights from cycling and long-distance triathlon into his trail running prowess

-It took 18 years to be an overnight success: reflections on consistency over time 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

-David's website, podcast, and Instagram

-Mallorca Training Camp 2025 

-Portugal Training Camp 2025

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