032: Casey Sparks Leadville 100 Recap, His First 100 Miler

Summary

In this episode, I talk to Casey Sparks, an endurance athlete, husband and father. Casey shares his experience training for and running the Leadville 100-mile race. His FIRST 100 miler and he lives in Florida. He discusses how he incorporates running into his life as a stay-at-home dad and HVAC technician. Casey talks about his training methods, including using the StairMaster and weighted vests to simulate climbing, and his nutrition plan using Tailwind, Spring Energy, and Precision Hydration. He also shares his race day experience, from the emotional start to the challenging climbs and aid station mishaps. Casey reflects on his experience running the Leadville 100-mile race and shares his takeaways. He emphasizes the importance of community and the support he received from his crew and fellow runners. Casey also highlights the significance of time on feet in training and the impact of altitude on performance. He encourages runners from flat areas like Florida to believe in their ability to tackle mountainous races. Casey plans to continue running ultras, with races like Long Haul, Forgotten Florida, and Keys 100 on his radar.

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