The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Ben Dhiman | Lavaredo Champion & Course Record Holder
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Aug 4, 2025 Ben Dhiman, an American pro runner for Asics living in France, shares the highs and lows of his running journey. He dives into his impressive wins at Ventoux and Lavaredo, where he set a course record. Ben opens up about dealing with personal loss and the disappointments of DNFs at UTMB. He also discusses his goal of breaking the sub-30 10k barrier, the training he documents on Substack, and the mental resilience required for competitive racing. With a lighthearted take on cultural differences, he shows what it means to thrive in the sport.
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UTMB Failures Are Learnable
- Ben Dhiman views failure at UTMB as two bad days that can be learned from, not as a permanent barrier.
- He emphasizes smarter decisions and better fitness to improve future performances.
Less Volume Before Early Races
- Do significantly less training leading into early season races to maintain freshness.
- Balance hard sessions with adequate recovery to avoid training in a fatigued zone.
Peak At The Right Time
- Avoid pushing too hard early in the season to prevent burnout and fading later.
- Focus on peak performance timing to excel in your most important races.