Races, Rest, and Running Scandals: Ned and Markus on Backyard, Meditation, and Coaching

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This week, hosts Markus and Ned banter through their current challenges—Ned’s backyard ultra race and Markus’ upcoming 10-day Vipassana meditation. Ned hilariously reflects on the absurdity of his running life, having completed 26 marathon-plus runs this year despite feeling underprepared for his next race. Markus, on the other hand, is gearing up for a complete contrast in physical activity—sitting still for 10 days straight. The duo jokes about combining their experiences into one podcast episode of pure silence. They dive into some big topics, too. From the latest scandals in the ultra-running world, such as Camille Herron’s Wikipedia controversy, to discussions about the rise of coaching in trail running, there’s plenty to keep listeners entertained. Ned, with his trademark humor, contemplates becoming a coach himself, only to be horrified by the rising cost of hiring one these days. Yet, he admits the value of having a cheerleader, whether in running or in life. As they wrap up, the hosts reflect on the growing demand for running documentaries, lamenting the lack of originality in the genre. Ned offers his suggestions for must-watch films while poking fun at the overused "waking up at 4 a.m. for a race" trope. The episode ends on a thoughtful note, with a poetic tribute to kindness and the importance of mental well-being, tying together the highs and lows of the ultra-running world with a bit of humor and heart. Timestamps: (00:40) Backyard World Championships are coming up (04:50) Celebrating over 3000 downloads (05:30) Ironman Group ownership (08:16) Camille Herron & Stine Rex (19:05) Deep dive into professional coaching (31:10) Reflections on documentaries (39:30) Stock price comparison On, Adidas, Nike & Hoka (42:20) Ned’s drop Show Notes: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a62390250/camille-herron-lululemon-wikipedia-scandal/ https://www.irunfar.com/will-stine-rexs-48-hour-world-record-ever-be-ratified https://www.irunfar.com/a-data-driven-environmental-scan-of-the-trail-and-ultra-coaching-industry – Brought to you by Lecka Nutrition (www.getlecka.com) Follow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_  Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onemorek_ Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.com Reach Out: [email protected] Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneMoreK_ Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Spotify.  Hit the review button, subscribe and be part of our community. Thanks, Ned & Markus

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