The podcast discusses the Last Man Standing ultramarathon, including race stats, pacing and nutrition strategies, mental battles faced, and the importance of consistency. The speaker reflects on personal growth, challenges hustle culture, and emphasizes the value of intentionality. They also share their experience with the Garmin epics DPI X watch and discuss their upcoming marathon preparation.
The last man standing ultra marathon highlights the importance of strategic nutrition, pacing, and mental resilience throughout the race.
Being consistently good with deliberate efforts and intentional strategies can lead to better results than occasional bursts of greatness.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Going More
This podcast episode explores the concept of going more and how its meaning has evolved over time. The host shares his experience participating in a last man standing ultra marathon and discusses the insights he gained from the race. He emphasizes that going more is not simply about taking action, but rather about being strategic, intentional, and thoughtful. The episode highlights the importance of focusing on the outcome rather than just the action, and how being consistently good can lead to better results than occasionally being great.
The Last Man Standing Ultra Marathon
The podcast episode delves into the details of the last man standing ultra marathon that the host participated in. It describes the unique setup of the race, where a 4.2-mile loop is completed every hour on the hour. The course features different elevations and checkpoints, and the host shares his pacing strategy, as well as the physical and mental challenges he encountered throughout the race. The episode also highlights the importance of nutrition, hydration, and rest in maintaining endurance and optimizing performance during such a long-distance race.
Consistently Good vs. Occasionally Great
The podcast episode explores the concept of being consistently good versus occasionally great. The host reflects on how this mindset applies not only to the last man standing race, but also to various aspects of life, such as building a business or pursuing personal goals. He emphasizes the benefits of discipline, strategy, and intention in achieving long-term success and progress. The episode stresses the importance of staying focused on the journey and consistently making deliberate and intentional efforts, rather than relying solely on occasional bursts of greatness.
Post-Race Recovery and Looking Ahead
The podcast episode concludes with a discussion on post-race recovery and future goals. The host shares his experience with recovery after the last man standing ultra marathon, including physical issues such as foot injuries and gastrointestinal distress, as well as sleep disruptions and hormonal changes. He emphasizes the necessity of taking care of oneself during the recovery process while still maintaining focus on upcoming goals. The episode concludes with the host expressing his determination to continue pursuing his marathon preparation and the goal of achieving a sub 2:45 marathon finish time at the upcoming CIM race.
Today I'm breaking down my most recent endurance effort, the Last Man Standing ultramarathon. A backyard format ultra consisting of a 4.2-mile loop every hour on the hour, until only one person remains. I'm sharing my nutrition and pacing strategies, revealing new perspectives learned, and the mental battles I faced throughout the race. Enjoy the episode!