50k Ready – Details, episodes & analysis

There is a lot to talk about this week. We are 8 weeks out from Javelina Jundred and base training is about to come to an end. With that I high some high milage as apart of my AT adventure hitting my first 100 mile training week ever. I do not plan to continue with this volume and I will talk about why. I also just race a 50k race in NJ wih 6,600 ft of vert. Lets talk about smashing that. We will finish off with what this weeks training looks like as I head back to work as summer comes to a close!

This week I took on the NJ Segment of the Appalachian Trail in the hopes of finishing it in less than 24 hours.

In this episode I will talk about that 24 hour adventure with my buddy Jake. Ill talk about the logistics of this trip, how we chose our direction, the things I learned, the unforgettable experiences I had, and how this works into my training for the Javelina Jundred in October.

Chadd Cosse is an ultra runner based out of NYC. This week we talk about Chadd's progression through the sport of ultra running which started after and Ironman Triathlon attempt what shut down during covid.

Chadd shares his thoughts on the types of races he thinks are great from beginners and his first 100 mile race. Since getting hooked Chadd has tackled the Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200 and Cocodona 250 twice! He shares what he has taken away and learned from those 200 plus mile races and how they are going to propel him forward this year in his next big race in Moab! Everything from bouncing back from a crappy day to popping quick trail naps went down in this episode.

These are all steps he is taking to attempt the inaugural Arizona Monster 300 next April.

Be sure to check out Chadd's Podcast for more details on his future endeavors. https://open.spotify.com/show/1J6qMhV4N5oAFJntJctGMv?si=a897636111914167

This week on the podcast we will talk about my thoughts on what went down with Spring Energy over the last month and more recently the things Jason Koop talk about on instagram. As someone that has been using Spring for over a year now, I will talk about what my new nutrition plans moving forward will be. This is also race week for the Snow Peaks 50 Mile race. I spoke about race strategy and my thoughts on them needing to reroute the course. As always, we talk about my training over the last week and what is has been like growing volume since Canyons. I go into detail my thoughts on getting a coach for the Javelina Jundred and my thoughts on using poles in races. I hope You Enjoy This Episode!

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Morrison. Chris a father, instagram content creator and Ultra Runner out of Arizona. Chris found a love for running after spending some time in rehab for alcoholism. Since then he has been running regularly and is now going from Rehab to 100 milers and beyond. Chris and I speak first about the impact of social media on his running journey and how he creates such creative comedic videos. Living in Arizona can make it very challenging to run, especially when you grew up in Alaska. Chris talks about his move to AZ and if he plans on staying. Being a father of two, Chris and I will talk how he finds time to run ultras as well as being an amazing father and husband. As the conversation progressed, Chris told us why he didn't make it to the line of the Black Canyon Ultra and why he took the month of February off from Instagram. This led to the need for kindness and supporting one another. We end the episode talking about his training and what huge goals that he has planned in 2024 and beyond! Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismorrison_runs/

This week I sat down with my wife, Tara Finn, to give a female perspective on training for ultramarathons. Tara just completed the Canyons Endurance Runs 50k in Auburn California last April.

Coming of a collegiate lacrosse career, Tara is no stranger to strength and speed work. In this episode we talk about her training block leading into Canyons, her second ultra, and what she has learn from experience over time.

We'll talk about 50k Ready and some awesome adventures we have planned in the future.

This we we got a quick live stream done over on YouTube discussing the the last week of training and what next week looks like as we being to prep for a Javelina Jundred block in October as well is the plans to build up mileage after the the 100 Mile Canyons Endurance Run last month.

Here is the audio from that live stream that happens most Monday nights around 7pm.

Abby Storer is the founder of Eighth Lane Training. She is a certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, Ultra Runner, and Podcast Host. She has been helping people achieve their fitness goals in both a online and in-person setting for several years. Her passion for fitness started when she experienced firsthand how it can transform your body, your mind and your overall happiness. Today, she strives to help others uncover the same benefits she did. A self described hybrid athlete, Abby has ran close to a dozen ultramarathons, while simultaneously chasing strength and mobility goals in the gym. She enjoys a wide range of outdoor sports, from fly fishing, to backpacking, and mountain biking. If it's in the mountains, she's there! Abby's YouTube Channel/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@EighthLaneEndurance Abby's Website: https://www.eighthlanetraining.com/ Abby On Insta: https://www.instagram.com/abby_storer/

What I learned running my first 100 mile race was nothing I expected. I have had so many "ah-ha" moments with you that I can not wait to share to help yo relieve some of your 100 mile moments or excite you about whats to come.

This will be the first official week of the new podcast name. I will make it very clear in todays episode why I changed it to what I did.

Im racing again. Soon! We'll talk about where Im going next!

This week will talk about what the week of recovery after the Canyons Endurance Runs 100 Mile Trail Run.

I will also announce what is next on the calendar and what the goals for this A race are.