Michael Runs a Trail Race

What this episode covers

* 6:15 – kudos to the race directors * 7:00 – time trialing vs racing * 10:10 – pacing the race using power * 17:45 – hills and burning matches * 20:40 – using power to pace hills * 23:50 – race pacing assessment * 24:45 – so how'd you do?? * 27:50 – the psychology of getting back up * 29:30 – Michael's mental coping strategies * 32:00 – Andrew's mental coping strategies * 34:30 – the value of process goals and focusing on actionable information * 37:40 – Michael's hydration strategy * 40:30 – the importance of flexibility * 41:40 – Andrew's nutrition plan for IM Maryland * 45:00 – friend of the show and Andrew's coworker Scott Cooper meets a bear Learn more about the excellent Chase the Coyote Trail race on their website [http://chasethecoyote.com/race].  Listen also to our shows on: Trail Running [http://x3training.com/endurance-innovation-09-we-trail-you-should-trail/] Steve Palladino and Running with Power [http://x3training.com/endurance-innovation-16-steve-palladino-and-running-with-power/] Keep up with us at 4iiii [https://4iiii.com/], and X3 [x3training.com]. If you like the show, rate and review us on iTunes and tell your friends!