MidPacker Pod Field Notes – EP 03 | 3 Weeks to Hellbender: Training Around a Wedding, Leasons Form the Training Camp, & Troy's Heat Acclamation Protocol

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  PLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderTRAINING PEAKS - 20% off a premium annual subscriptionVACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or TrailfestUSE PROMO CODE MIDPACKER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT“Training doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective.”In episode 03 of Field Notes, Troy is three weeks out from the Hellbender 100 Mile Endurance Run and things are getting real. From navigating travel during peak training to dialing in the final details, this one is packed with honest reflections, lessons learned, and that pre-race energy we all know so well.Episode HighlightsTraining on the Road (Baltimore Trip):Adjusted long run midweek to make space for a family weddingLogged fast, flat miles around the Inner Harbor, a rare shift from mountain trainingKey lesson: consistency beats perfection when life shows upTraining Camp Wins:~80 miles, ~18 hours, ~17K+ feet of vertFirst time using a pole quiver, a game changer for efficiency on rolling terrainDialed nutrition with Hyperlite, real food like crepes and cookies, and added protein strategyTested gear like the Tantrum Crest 6 vest under full race loadRecovery & Durability:Stayed consistent with strength training, even after big effortsIntegrated PlayOn Relief for post-run recovery and inflammation managementEmphasis on long-term consistency paying offHeat Acclimation Strategy:Hot water immersion protocol with a 10-day buildFocus on increasing plasma volume, sweat rate, and heat tolerance“It sucks… but it works.”Race Planning Mode:Using Time on Trails to map pacing, aid stations, and nutritionCrew and drop bag strategy coming togetherRealistic goal is around a 26 to 27 hour finishAthlete Shout-OutSamantha crushes her first 100K at the New River 100K, a huge milestone and proof that trusting the process pays offMotivational TakeawaysAdapt your training, do not abandon itConsistency over time builds real durabilityPractice everything before race day, nothing new on race dayThe work is done, now it is time to executeTroy’s LinksIG: @troyontherunPersonal Site: Troyontherun.comCoaching Page: Troy’s Ultra Coaching PageRelevant LinksHellbender 100 Mile Endurance RunTime on TrailsNew River 100KPartner Links: PlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.comProven Pain Relief for People Who Refuse to Stop!All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderTraining Peaks A training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpackerUse MIDPACKER at checkout for 20% off an Annual Premium SubscriptionVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.comEpic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or TrailfestWahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.comKICKR RUN It’s not running indoors. It’s running, reimagined.Run Your WayBuy the Wahoo KICKR RUN use code MIDPACK to get a free KICKR HEADWIND smart Bluetooth fan. Remember to add the HEADWIND to the cart and the code will apply to discount.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.comFind Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use MIDPACKERPOD to double the donation from your purchase. ⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.comVisit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Hellbender 100, ultramarathon training, trail running, training camp, heat acclimation, race strategy, endurance fueling, midpacker mindset, ultra coaching, time on trails app, recovery tools, strength training, long run strategy, crew planning