The Running Public Episode 500: Five Years of Reminders
Feb 7, 2025
The hosts celebrate a remarkable milestone, reflecting on their growth and the transformative power of sharing insights with listeners. They discuss trail etiquette and gut training for ultra-runners, emphasizing environmental responsibility and fueling strategies. The conversation touches on the '110% rule' in marathon training and shares inspiring stories of resilience from endurance athletes. With humorous sibling comparisons and a candid look at disordered eating in sports, the hosts honor their community and express gratitude for their audience.
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Trail Etiquette
- Run through puddles on muddy trails, don’t skirt around them.
- This prevents further erosion and trail damage, according to trail builder Adam Buck.
Gut Training Example
- Steve Hammond ate sandwiches mid-run during his "run the month" challenge.
- He drastically improved his gut tolerance in just two weeks, demonstrating focused gut training.
Fueling for Recovery Runs
- Fueling during even shorter recovery runs can improve performance, as some suggest.
- Bracken and Kirk discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of this strategy.