Race Day Insights from Canyons: Training, Tapering, and Recovery

In this episode Careth and Amanda share their recent experiences at the Canyons by UTMB race. Amanda placed 3rd in the 100 mile distance and Careth placed 2nd at the 100k distance. Listen as they give insights to their taper, race, and recovery and hear what is next on the docket!    Chapters:   00:00 Introduction and Recent Adventures 01:15 Travel, Camping, and Post-Race Recovery 02:25 Mental Preparation and Race Nerves 03:04 Race Preparation and Dealing with Illness 04:38 Race Day Morning Routine and Mindset 06:34 Race Day Experience and Course Details 09:17 Starting the Race: Going Out Slow and Steady 10:32 Race Attrition and Key Moments 13:38 Mid-Race Challenges: Sleepiness and GI Issues 15:04 Weather, Terrain, and Course Conditions 18:25 Nutrition and Caffeine Strategies at Aid Stations 20:55 Technical Sections and Key Climbs 22:50 Passing Competitors and Staying Focused 26:23 Running Your Race and Mental Strategies 27:10 Final Push and Finishing Strong 31:14 Reflections on Race Performance and Future Goals 31:28 Post-Race Recovery and Reflections 36:07 Future Races and Training Plans   Don't forget to like and subscribe if you appreciate our content!   @i.careth @amanda_basham