CFC 100K Recap: 50 Miles, 11k’ Vert, and the Mental Game I Lost (and Learned From) | Episode 180

Send us Fan MailWe went all-in on the California Fall Classic 100K—remote aid, relentless climbing, and a day that turned into a masterclass in ultra mindset. Lewis ran ~50 miles (≈11,000 ft gain) before pulling the plug at Warm Springs, and this episode is the honest debrief: what went right, what tanked, and how to fix it next time.What’s insideCourse reality check: almost no flat; it’s either up or downCrew logistics: easy to crew, minimal cell service, simple station accessThe hard middle: Lone Rock ↔︎ Falcon’s Nest is where times (and spirits) go to dieNutrition lessons: when nausea hits, salt + broth first; stop sipping only waterTraining gap: enough miles for distance, not enough quad conditioning for descentsMindset tools: how to avoid talking yourself into quitting when you still have timeWould we go back? Yes—100% recommend (with eyes wide open)Key takeaways for ultrarunnersStart electrolytes early; salt tabs + broth can flip the scriptBe radically honest with your crew so they can problem-solve for youTrain the downs (controlled descents, weighted hill repeats)When the “quit voice” gets loud, sit, reset, fuel, and reassess, not DNFFinishing is a valid goal—protect itShout-outsHealdsburg Running Company (great stop pre-race)Aid station crews who wouldn’t let “quit” be easyThe legend Gordy sighting 👀If you’re eyeing CFC, expect steep, exposed climbs, remote vibes, and beauty for days. We’ll cut a short race film from the crew cam footage soon.👇 Tell us in the comments: What’s your go-to fix when the wheels come off—broth, salt, coke, or a sit-and-reset?—🎧 Listen everywhere: “I Don’t Know Running” Podcast📸 Follow along on Facebook & Instagram▶️ Subscribe for weekly episodes, race recaps, and gear talk#hashtags#IDontKnowRunning #UltraRunning #100K #CaliforniaFallClassic #DNFtoDNFNT #TrailRunning #EnduranceMindset #RunningPodcast #CrewLife #PrecisionFuelCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IDKRSupport the show