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EP 489: How Do you Measure Success with John Kelly Sep 18, 2020

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We met John Kelly in episode 483 after he successfully broke the 31-year FKT on the 268-mile Pennine Way in Scotland earlier this summer. In this episode, John discusses his successful completion of The Grand Round, UK's big three fell running rounds run consecutively (192 miles, 84,000' elevation, 113 summits) AND riding a bike between the trail heads totaling 398 miles.

This was John's second attempt at The Grand Round. We discuss why he decided to try again and lessons that he learned. Although most of us will never consider something this grandiose, we do like to set goals that push us to our own personal limits. The lessons that John learned can be transferred to our personal attempts at greatness.

Read his adventure account in his own words: Blog Post

Please consider donating to John's focused charity, the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust

Photo Credit: Max Holloway

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EP 488: Pedestrianism- Our Long Lost Relative Sep 11, 2020

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Who knew watching someone walk would be a more popular spectator sport than baseball, football or horse racing? During the 1870s and 1880s, that was the case. Sold out arenas watched competitors walk around tracks almost non-stop for six days straight going over 500 miles. Some walking contests were created from wagers that had athletes walk hundreds of miles between cities....in the snow! Pedestrianism may be the long lost relative of our sport! Author Matthew Algeo joins The Nation to teach us about a long-forgotten sport, known as pedestrianism. This sport spawned America's first celebrity athletes, made them rich and opened the doors for immigrants, African Americans and women.

Matthew Algeo has written many books that evolve around interesting events in American history. He is a journalist that has reported from four continents and these stories have appeared on some of the most popular public radio programs. Matt currently lives in Sarajevo with his wife, Allyson, and his daughter, Zaya

His book, "Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport" is a fun read that might teach you some strategies on how to be a better runner!

Find out more about Matthew and his other books on his website

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EP 487: Movement IS Medicine Sep 04, 2020

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Running is one of the world's most popular forms of exercise but is sometimes accompanied with injuries. It is easy to do a quick web search for these injuries, but will often find contradicting treatments. Our expert physical therapists, Dr. Joe Uhan and Dr. Asher Kyger Henry review your common injuries and offer solutions. A theme evolved around

Movement
Strength
Efficiency

Find out more about Asher Kyger Henry's practice and coaching

Check out Joe Uhan's coaching and services

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EP 486: 100-Mile Week Challenge Aug 28, 2020

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Andy Jones-Wilkins is not a stranger to big training blocks and high mileage, but it has been nearly four years since he has run 100 miles in one week. This year has been unique and without any races, Andy decided to push his boundaries and set his BHAG: Run 100 miles in one week. He shares the five gold nuggets he learned from his adventure.

Read his pre run expectation at iRunFar Tap Room

Hire Andy as a coach!

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EP 485: Becoming Your Best with The Coaches Aug 21, 2020

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Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche and Krissy Moehl rejoin The Nation to answer questions you submitted via social media. Topics include:

Is there a training load gain running with strollers?
Is there a fitness transfer from heat to elevation?
How to treat tightness and cramping in lower calf muscles.
How to train for longer races when time is limited by work, family, and life?
How to get in long training runs when it is so HOT....every day?
How to make a comeback after a year or more off?

More about Krissy Moehl

Krissy Coaching services
Krissy's book, "Running your First Ultra"

Ian's Stuff

Sharman Ultras coaching services
Ian's new podcast, "PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast"

David stuff

David and Megan's coaching at SWAPRunning (SWAP stands for Some Work, All Play).
Their book, the Happy Runner
David and Megan's new podcast, "Some Work, All Play"

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EP 484 Tolerating the Transition - What To Expect on Race Day Aug 14, 2020

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Two legendary Race Directors, Scotty Mills and Julie Fingar join The Nation to discuss when we will get back to racing, what to expect when we toe the line, and our responsibilities as racers as we transition back to racing.

Scotty Mills has raced over 200 ultras and has directed races from 50k to 100 miles including the iconic San Diego 100. Julie Fingar is an elite runner with many podium Finnishes including Angeles Crest 100, Rocky Racoon 100, Rio Del Lago 100, Headlands 100 and top 10 finisher at Western States 100. She is also owner of NorCal Ultras, the engine that produces some of the biggest and oldest trail races, including Way Too Cool 50K, American River 50 Mile, and Rio Del Lago 100 mile races.

Check out ITRA's Race Guidelines: a framework of standard operating guidelines that race organizers from around the world can reference, so that we can restart trail running events confident that we are applying good practice to keep our community of trail runners - including participants, volunteers and host communities - safe.

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EP 483: John Kelly Breaking Records While Maintaining Work & Family Balance Aug 04, 2020

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John Kelly is only the 15th person to finish the formidable Barkley Marathons since its creation 24 years ago. Since then he has finished many of the toughest races in the world including the Laverado Ultra Trail and the Tor des Geant. Last year John moved from the U.S. to England and began tackling the amazing EU trails. This spring, before the pandemic, John won the Spine Race, a 268-mile, 39K elevation route following the Pennine Way National Trail in Scotland. As races were cancelled, John decided to try and break the 31-year-old FKT for the Pennine Way.

We talked to John about his

successful FKT (subsequently bested by friend, Damian Hall 8 days later)
What is a Bog?
His ambitious attempt at the Hartley Slam, named after Mike Hartley, the only person to complete all three of the Rounds consecutively.
Balance: with training, young family and startup business

Follow John's adventures at RandomForestRunner.com, where he will post a link on how to follow his Grand Round attempt

John is running to raise funds for the Stephen Lawrence Trust, founded to tackle inequality in all forms. Please consider donating

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EP 482: Honoring the Bib Jul 31, 2020

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Brian Chontosh, aka Tosh, Terry Fletcher and Don recount their adventure and lessons learned after they completed the Trueform Runner Challenge": a couch to 100-mile" attempt through the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California.

Check out the amazing motionless treadmill that promotes efficient running, the Trueform Runner

Check out Tosh's links:

Follow Terry Fletcher on Instagram

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EP 481: Alyssa Clark Pushing the Boundaries of Possible Jul 25, 2020

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Alyssa Clark recently set a world record for the number of consecutive marathons: 95 marathons in 95 days. Join us as she explains how this started out as a way to cope with COVID quarantine when she was living in Italy and kept pushing her goal. We all can learn from her determination, her grit, her passion and love for running.

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EP 480: The Calm Before the Storm: 100-Mile Challenge Jul 19, 2020

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Brian Chontosh, aka Tosh, and Terry Fletcher join The Nation to discuss the upcoming adventure, the Trueform Runner Challenge: a 100-mile event through the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California. We visit with the group to discuss their expectations and training:

The Mind's Mind
Physical vs. Mental side
How big is your fuse and what to do if you blow it?

Check out the amazing motionless treadmill that promotes efficient running, the Trueform Runner

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