How to Get Better at Running Downhill and Leadville 100 Preparation!

In this conversation, Coach TJ and Zoe discuss various topics related to ultra running, including pacing for ultra distances, carb loading, running downhill, heat training, splitting runs, and race planning for the Leadville 100. They provide insights, tips, and personal experiences to help athletes navigate these aspects of training and racing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of experience, data gathering, and intentional planning to optimize performance and achieve goals. In this conversation, Zoe and TJ discuss mental preparation for a race, carb loading, and downhill running techniques. Zoe shares her strategies for staying focused and motivated during a race, including visualization and drawing on past experiences. They also discuss the importance of carb loading and provide tips for effective carb loading before a race. Finally, they delve into the challenges of downhill running and offer advice on how to improve technique and build confidence. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:40 Pacing for Ultra Distances08:18High Intensity Interval Training 10:10 Hill Workouts on a Treadmill 16:04 Race Planning for the Leadville 100 20:16 Approximating Pacing and Nutrition 26:19 Formulating a Race Plan 29:01 Calculating Nutrition and Hydration 31:43 Building a Race Crew 33:35 Mastering Mental Preparation 42:07 The Importance of Effective Carb Loading 51:35 Improving Downhill Running Technique