Challenge AMA #1: A Lot of Questions... - ESR 26

This was the first AMA for the 21-Day Run Faster Challenge. The audio quality isn't great, but I covered a lot of topics and hope you find some of it helpful. (0:00) Intro (0:50) Tips to avoid getting discouraged when you don't hit your goals? (3:35) How many recovery days are needed after an ultra? (7:05) What makes an ideal ultra athlete? (6:23) Exercises to strengthen weaker arches? (10:43) Zero drop or not? (13:02) Hiking tips: tiny steps or big strides for speed? (14:05) Hydration vest recommendations? (14:51) Is there an interval training guide for dummies? (17:50) How to get out of a funk? How do you get motivation back? (20:40) Trail running techniques to become a more skilled trail runner? (24:19) What are the main differences in programming between elite and average runners? (24:20) Cross-training breakdown? (29:43) Can an average runner train like an elite runner? (30:45) Beyond the essentials, what other recovery methods work? (35:56) Any tips for improving mindset around eating more? (38:46) More sauna questions & hot tub? (41:00) For hill repeats, is it better to hike steeper grades or run shallower grades? (42:36) When's the ideal time to workout/run? Does it matter? (43:57) Do we need to eat for morning runs? How much? How long before? (46:36) Pre-workout, coffee, and caffeine? (47:22) What to eat after a workout? (48:35) Supplement recommendations? (51:10) Protein powder recommendations? (52:21) How much water in the summer? (53:11) How many calories do you need while training for an ultra? (54:34) How much protein? (55:35) Thank you and good bye. ----- Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz