Maah Daah Hey There

Over Forty Undertrained — Episode 8: Maah Daah Hey ThereWe are officially on location in the beautiful North Dakota Badlands! Recorded directly from the CCC Campground—the north terminus of the Maah Daah Hey Trail—the guys are recovering from a massive trail run and giving you a raw, honest look into their latest week of training.The Maah Daah Hey boasts one of the longest contiguous single tracks in the United States, and it gave the crew a serious run for their money today [05:35].In this episode, we dive into:The Mileage Milestones: Ryan breaks down his biggest training week ever, checking in at a massive 76.6 miles—including a brutal stretch of high-wind treadmill runs and today’s long effort [02:17].The Road to San Diego: With just two weeks until the San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon, find out why the approach this year is completely stress-free, focused purely on having fun, and supporting fellow runners [03:39].Trail vs. Road Running: The guys tackle the 11-mile Long X Loop (knocking out a total of 22.25 miles for the day) and discuss why trail running is vastly different from the mechanical nature of the road [07:16]. From "walking a tightrope" to watching your feet, managing rolling ankles, and navigating horse trails, it's a completely different muscle game [09:03], [10:42].Hydration & Heat Successes: Discover how a history of getting "messed up" by the Badlands sun led to a strict focus on staying salted and hydrated this time around—resulting in a highly successful, high-energy run [18:31].Training for the Black Hills 100: How today's simulation pace helped prime the team for the massive undertaking waiting for them in July [08:26].Thinking about hitting the trails? If you are in the Williston or Watford City area, the guys highly recommend checking out the Maah Daah Hey Trail. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner looking to try a 2-mile loop or a scenic picnic, it is the perfect place to get outside in nature (just keep an eye out for rattlesnakes!) [19:28].A huge shout-out to the volunteers who dedicate their time to mowing, marking, and maintaining this incredible public resource [15:41]!Pack your hydration vest, grab a Snickers bar [21:12], and join us for an episode packed with laughs, hernias, salty faces, and serious mileage.