Dana Ernst: Math Professor, Race Across Arizona FKT Holder, Bikepacking Race Director #13

✨ ⁠Support the Podcast⁠ ✨https://linktr.ee/theendurancestudioToday’s guest is a math professor, race director for Pinyons and Pines, and he just set the FKT (or fastest known time) on the Race Across Arizona - a 616 mile gravel route across the state of Arizona which starts on the western border of in Topock and ends on the eastern border in Alpine and has a cumulative gain of 66,000 feet. This is his second time on the podcast.----------------https://azgravelrides.com/ride-across-arizona/https://www.instagram.com/dcernst/https://www.instagram.com/pinyonspinesbikepackingride/https://www.instagram.com/verdevalleyrandonnee/----------------Amazing Products/Companies I UseSquirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!Kahtoola - https://kahtoola.comDispersed Bikepacking Gear - https://Dispersed.bike----------------https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected](00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction, Support Information, and Sponsorships(00:06:17) - Guest Introduction, Early Conversation, and Henry Rollins Discussion(00:08:32) - Race Across Arizona FKT: Achievement, Reflections, and Preparation(00:12:54) - Mental and Physical Challenges Before the Race(00:18:45) - Training Load, Relationships, and Nutrition Strategy(00:37:12) - Bike Setup, Equipment, and Sleep/Weather Gear Decisions(00:43:57) - Race Start, Resupplies, and Hydration Strategy(00:55:31) - Mid-Race Progress, Mental Challenges, and Sleep Strategy(01:04:45) - Mechanical Issues, Motivation, and Emotional Struggles(01:11:33) - Training Philosophy, Mental Toughness, and Endurance Effects(01:30:55) - Dissociative States, Mental Health, and Continuing the Race(01:36:12) - Mid to Late Race Details: Rim Road, Sleep, and Hydration(01:45:05) - Final Climb, Finish Experience, and Post-Race Recovery(01:58:56) - Cold Weather, Nutrition, and Road Challenges(02:05:07) - Race Format, Recovery, and Post-Race Physical Condition(02:13:30) - Comfort, Equipment, and Future Mountain Biking Prospects(02:23:44) - Wildlife Encounters, Safety, and Rapid Fire Questions(03:01:19) - Closing Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up----------------#endurance #bikepacking