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Trail to 100 is doing a special spotlight on the upcoming DC Peaks 50 miler, 55k, and 25k that are going down on October 5th 2024. Jacob Bateman the Co-host of the Trail to 100 podcast has interviewed six different athletes about their ultra running stories and why they are running the DC Peaks races this year.

To start this series off Jacob Bateman and David McBride discuss their experiences and insights regarding the DC Peaks races, including the 50-mile and 55K events. They share personal anecdotes about the challenges of the course, strategies for nutrition and hydration, and the importance of pacing. The discussion also highlights the scenic beauty of the course, the significance of aid stations, and the mental aspects of ultra running. David reflects on his 55K experience, comparing it to Jacob's 50-mile journey, and they both express excitement for the upcoming race day.

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• Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery and training for ultrarunning.
• The 80-20 rule encourages a balance between whole foods and processed foods in the diet.
• Recovery is as important as training, and proper nutrition is essential for effective recovery.
• Diet diversity and flexibility are important for meeting individual nutritional needs and goals.
•  Consistency and patience are key in ultra running, and it takes years of gradual progression to build up to a 100-mile race.
• Nutrition and recovery play a crucial role in the success of ultra runners, and the focus on recovery nutrition is often overlooked.
• The challenges of training and racing after becoming parents require a flexible and patient approach, with an emphasis on self-care and mental health.
• Local races and self-supported training can reduce stress and provide more predictability for parents with young children.

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Takeaways

•  Running can be a healthy addiction
• Anything can happen during a 100 mile race
• It's important to put yourself in a space of the unknowns
• Sometimes problems are solved in your subsoncious while you are running
• Embrace the environment and conditions you are currently in
• Don't be afriad
• DO IT NOW. Don't wait until...

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Josh Bryant joins us as the first official guest of the podcast! As an experienced ultra runner himself, he gives the details of what his early days of ultra running were like. He talks about his training plans, how he overcame DNF's and ultimately became the the man who ran across the whole state of Utah! You won't want to this episode as we learn how Josh became and Ultra Runner!

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J & M describe the aftermath of what it is like to recover from your first 100 mile race. They detail how they finally were able to return to normal and get back to the nitty gritty of everyday running again. Jacob updates us on his newest running discovery and Melody shares her runner coach knowledge with everyone. Details of what is going to happen with their podcast moving forward is reveled here! This podcast is created for all beginner ultra runners. If you want to learn more about a specific topic please message us on our Instagram account @trailto100!

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Jacob and Melody are interviewed by Steph Shoell on the Notable Peeps Podcast. She goes into a deep dive of the mental and physical toll of what it is like to run 100 miles for the fist time! In this episode, Steph interviews us about our 100 mile race. There are a lot of details in here that we left out in our last episode. She was able to get stuff out of us by asking us questions that we would have never thought of!  Make sure to check out Steph Shoell, Notable Peeps podcast. She interviews "notable" people about their failures, successes, ect (details below).
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Follow along at least every other week for updates on our training and tips for training for YOUR first ultra race!! Listen to the next episode to figure out what's next on the docket for Melody and Jacob!
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Notable Peeps Podcast: 
Website: https://notablepeeps.com/
Instagram: @notablepeeps
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Reach out to us on our instagram @trailto100. Let us know if there are any topics you'd like us to research for you!!
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Tell us about your ultra successes/failures and what YOU learned about running YOUR first ultra!!

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Jacob and Melody complete their 100 mile journey by running 100 miles for the first time! This a can't miss episode where J & M recount their experience of being a first time 100 mile finisher. Tun in to hear about the highs and lows as well as everything in between!

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Jacob and Melody finish up their final peak weeks before they taper for their 100 mile race. They have encountered many obstacles in the past few weeks and they share their experiences of how others and God has helped them through long training runs in their final weeks of training.

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Jacob and Melody are just 5 weeks away from their first 100 mile race. They decide to test out their 50 mile loop. Unfortunately heat exhaustion sets in on Jacob and they cut the race short at 45.5 miles. Jacob and Melody share their experience with the course. They go into details on the their concerns and things they need to change as the 100 mile day is coming soon!

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Jacob And Melody scout out the top of Ben Lomond Mountain as they map their course out for their first 100 mile run. They discuss how Melody was able to overcome altitude sickness, their new favorite running food, and how they have been able to stay fresh during a grueling 100 mile ultra training plan. 

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