Episode 54 - Beyond The Finish Line Part II: Ultra Running Science and Coaching with Coach Reese

Coach Reese joins Doug again to break down his incredible hour-plus course record at the Kettle Moraine 100-miler - a record that stood for 15 years! In this power-packed episode, discover the training strategies that led to this breakthrough performance.Downhill Training Secrets: How specific downhill workouts became the game-changer that gained Reese an entire hourHeat Management Strategies: Pre-cooling techniques and race-day cooling tactics that kept performance highLong-Term Athletic Development: Why it took 6+ years of building to achieve this goal (and why that timeline matters)Post-Ultra Recovery: Smart protocols for returning to training after 100-mile effortsKey Highlights:✅ The biomechanics behind effective downhill running training✅ Ice bandana strategies and internal cooling techniques✅ Why ultra recovery isn't just "1 day per mile" like marathons✅ Mental vs. physical readiness indicators for return to training✅ Sneak peek at the new Ultra Training Fundamentals course contentPerfect for:Ultra runners looking to break through performance plateausCoaches working with endurance athletesAnyone curious about the science behind ultra trainingRunners planning their first 100-milerDon't miss the bonus content about training strategies that didn't make it into their upcoming course which drops this July.*