Podcast 552 - Rocky Racoon 100 2014. The Battle of Broken Rib

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I race the infamous RR100 ultramarathon and try to break 24 hours.  I was doing pretty good until dehydration got the better of me and I had to DNF.  I was SICK!  

Listen in for tons of ultrarunning tips, audio from the race start, and how to use Zen to help you deal with failure.  And below... some pictures!

Great shot of running throught the pine forest.

I could definitely have used this afterwards!

How lean I got by eating a mostly whole-food diet.  Taken the night before the race.

Pre-race dinner.

Kai about to get 4th in the kids one mile race.

Official race report. http://www.irunfar.com/2014/02/2014-rocky-raccoon-100-results.html

Winners race report - http://www.irunfar.com/2014/02/matt-layes-2014-rocky-raccoon-100-race-report.html

Official race results.  http://www.tejastrails.com/docs/Rocky_res_2014.html

My heart rate graph and map from the run (50+ miles). http://www.movescount.com/moves/move25219045

Mountain Madness half iron-distance race in Georgia. http://zone5events.com/event/mountain-madness/

ZenTri 551 - AJ Baucco

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Pro Triathlete AJ Baucco joins the show to talk about how he went from being the drummer in a punk rock band to a top pro!

We wrap up our talk with a song from his band, cover some triathlon news, and also detail how to taper for a 100 mile ultramarathon.

Links from the show:

The ZenTri training group on TrainerRoad

Slowtwitch Sealant Review

Where to order TLR sealant

ZenTri 550 - Hillary Biscay and Arshad Bahl

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Ultraman champion Hillary Biscay joins the show for an hour-long chat about triathlon, fueling, nutrition, and so much more!  She won the 2013 Ultraman, competes in the top level of the Ironman pro circuit, and also owns Smashfest Queen - an endurance clothing company.

I also interview Arshad Bahl of Amrita after we go trail running.  We review the food business, trail running, and lots of other fun stuff.  He also gives us a discount code ("Zen") worth 15% off!

I follow up the two interview with The Training Log. This week, I finish my peak training week for the Rocky Raccoon 100 by running 104.5 miles in seven days.  I document all the fun, pain, injuries, and other experiences that happen while trying to go big.

The music at the end is "Burning Beard" by Clutch.  Here's their video.  Buy all their stuff and enjoy the week!

ZenTri 549 - FLO Cycling

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It was great to sit down with Chris and Jon, the brothers behind FLO Cycling.  Their wheels have rocked the marketplace, bringing the best aerodynamics at an even better price.

We talk about the trials and tribulations of bringing a new product to market, how they work, and what is in store down the road.  Good times!

After that, I take you with me down the rabbit hole as I try to hit 82 running miles for the week.  Riding the edge of injury, I detail what it's like to go for such big mileage.

ZENTRI 548 - Christine Lynch and Paul Duncan, Jr.

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(Dirty shoes in the Xterra rooftop box after a muddy trail run)

I take you with me for 75 miles of running in one week, but only after we interview Christine Lynch and Paul Duncan, Jr.  Christine is our nutrition guru, talking about holiday health tricks.  Paul tells us about training and racing in Vegas, and he's a triathlon coach you should check out.

(Lord Vader's burrito saber at Freebirds)

During the Training Log segment, we cover how to run miles and miles without getting injured.  I'm doing this for the Rocky Racoon 100 on Feb. 1.  I'm gradually growing the distance with the 10% increase weekly rule. I also break up the runs into shorter distances to prevent injuries and fit the huge volume into my schedule.

(Check it out - I found that fiber optic light for bikes kit!)

This week was 75 miles of running. Next week is 82.  We will eventually hit 100 a couple weeks out from race day. Sh*t is about to get really real around here.

And finally, Amrita is holding a Holiday special - 4 BOXES of bars for only $99!

I snack on Amrita bars constantly. They can't be beat for super healthy nutrition!

More updates soon. :)