British Ultra Running Podcast Episode 47: John Kelly & Damian Hall
12 snips
Nov 28, 2023 John Kelly and Damian Hall join James to discuss Tor Des Geants, the Barkley Marathons, the 2020-21 Record/ FKT season and the UTMB/ Ironman debacle around WAM, Gary Robbins & Coast Mountain Trails, taking a look at where the sport is headed.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Damian's TDG Breakthrough Run
- Damian Hall improved his Tour des Géants time by 16 hours by staying on track and managing sleep deprivation better than the previous year.
- He ran in a group with Galen Reynolds and others, which helped maintain motivation and pacing especially at night.
John Kelly's TDG Rollercoaster
- John Kelly struggled with stomach issues and considered quitting the Tour des Géants but was encouraged to continue and finished about 8-9 hours faster than his first finish.
- Despite setbacks, he finished 16th, the same position as his debut finish, showing resilience.
Why Frankie Collé Dominates TDG
- Frankie Collé dominates Tour des Géants due to local knowledge, strong descending skills, and exceptional sleep deprivation management.
- His combination of terrain familiarity and athletic strength uniquely suits the demands of the race.
