198 - Elsie Endro trail ultra last man standing race

Send us Fan MailSummary:Overview of the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra: The podcast host discusses his experience participating in the Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra, a last-man-standing style ultra-running event held in Ringold, Georgia. The event involved running a 2.5-mile loop on trails, with runners having to complete the loop within 40 minutes to continue. The event was not widely publicized, so the host wanted to provide more information about it.Preparation and Logistics: The host discusses the importance of proper preparation and logistics for the event. He talks about the need to have a support crew to provide food, water, and other supplies during the transitions between laps. He also mentions the challenges of pacing, hydration, and dealing with unexpected needs (e.g., bathroom breaks) during the event.The Course and Event Details: The host describes the course, which consisted of a series of loops on trails in a local nature preserve. He explains the logistical aspects, such as the starting corral, the armband system to track participants, and the last-man-standing format where the event continues until only one runner remains.Participant Experiences and Performances: The host shares stories about the various participants, ranging from a young child to older adults, and the different strategies and performances they exhibited. He notes the wide range of distances covered by the runners, with the winner completing over 72 miles.Lessons Learned and Recommendations: Based on his own experience, the host provides recommendations for future participants, such as the importance of proper layering, hydration, and fueling strategies. He also suggests that the event could be a good introduction to ultra-running for those interested in the sport.Other Upcoming Events: The host briefly mentions some other upcoming events he and his gym members are planning to participate in, such as adventure races and a community meetup.On this podcast you will receive actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Life in Fitness, Food, FinanceI believe in building a firm foundation for life through functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and sound financial practices. Join us in creating a healthy and resilient future!We are happy, humble, helpful people that want to be healthy and fit now, as well as in their 90's. I talk about how to live that good life now and later with heavy slant towards fitness and nutrition. I will even get into mindset, goals, raising chickens, raising kids, bitcoin, rental property, entrepreneurialismCrossFit Garage (Woodstock GA)https://crossfitgarage.com/get-started/Garage Fitness Online - Landing pagehttps://www.garagefitness.online/As a podcasthttps://crossfitgarage.buzzsprout.comYouTube channel with other visually videos (long and shorts)https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMcCann42My Lightning NodePubkey03009791220fc72580bb0b9833b68fd487014be25238c782cae92146c875d26da6My Nostr Pubkeynpub1elc4f7ecllsgskukal7jmcu5zvx724hdpse0swvpmwp56rpw6ywsvr4mvy