Beyond DNF Adam Ferdinandson

In this episode we are joined by Nate Brooks and coach Nicole Rasmussen. Nate has some experience running ultras but is looking to up his training game and brought Nicole and I some fantastic questions and discussion points.

We covered topics from strength training to Nate building a trail in his own backyard.



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This week we are joined by Petra Gilmore and CTS coach Andy Applegate. Petra has recently gotten into ultrarunning and has so many good questions on how to best prepare for future races over the coming years. We touch on many themes but keep coming back to the long term nature of endurance training and what that means for you as an athlete.



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What does it take to run across the United States? Well we brought in CTS coach and Transcon Alumni Patrick McGlade to discuss this with Zachary Fiske who is taking on this journey. Topics discussed include, the physical nature of this challenge, logistics, and how to stay safe.

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https://www.instagram.com/zachcfiske/?locale=uken1
Read Patrick's Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Six-Miles-Hour-Patrick-McGlade/dp/1469153939

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Cressionie and coach Sarah Scozzaro. Stephen recently ran Mt. Mitchell Heartbreaker 50 miler and decided afterwards to run Hellbender 100 in May. Topics discussed include first 50 mile experience, strength training related injuries, and the realities of adjusting the rest of your life around training.



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This week we are joined by Angela Watts and coach Anne Tisdell. Angela recently completed her first 50 miler and has big goals on the horizon. Topics discussed including training and racing with friends as well as how to get fast and get a Boston Qualifying time.

This week we are joined by Gabriela Peterson and coach Bri Boley. 

Gabriela is an athlete I had the pleasure of working with this year and she is transitioning into some serious trail and ultra races. 

Topics discussed include building new “trail skills”, fueling on long runs, and some lessons learned out at her recent 50k race. 

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https://www.instagram.com/gabriela.runs/

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https://www.instagram.com/bri.rose.runs/