TUD006 : Ken Michal

Tony and Ruel meet up with Ken Michal to go over his multi-day racing, training, nutrition, mindset, and podcasting. 01:55 Introducing guest Ken Michal. 03:04 How Ken got into ultra running. 05:19 Ken's work with Meredith Terranova on fueling training and nutrition. 07:00 Ken's product tester and ambassador role with GU Energy Labs and Magdalena Boulet. 07:44 Fueling in the Jackpot 48hr race. 08:30 Running on Summit Tea. 09:15 Davis 48hr race with In N Out shake and burger. 10:06 Fueling in HURT 100. 11:08 "If you want to do something, throw yourself in there and do it." 11:46 More on HURT 100 nutrition. 13:28 On difficult, challenging, and stupid events. 14:49 Guidance from Ann Trason. 15:33 Heart rate tracking. 17:11 Western States experience. 19:16 Prepping for Six Days in the Dome. 21:10 Sleep like 6-day pro. 21:50 Ken's 6-day goal. 24:31 Dealing with issues and tough times. 24:57 "It's mind over matter. And if you don't mind, it doesn't matter." 25:14 Typical training week. 27:56 What Ken does for real. 29:15 Tony Guilting Ann Trason. 29:42 Running the same race with your coach and mentor. 31:41 Listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks during multi-day races. 33:00 All about Ken's Running Stupid podcast. 35:00 Ken's wife, Karen, executing and finishing an amazing 100 miler at Rio Del Lago. 36:23 What it's like as couple who runs ultras. 40:40 The differences seen since Ken started ultra running. 45:36 Has the sport gotten to big and corporate or has its progress been just about right? 48:52 Advice for anyone thinking about getting into ultra running. 49:12 "Don't be afraid to fail. Failure is your best teacher." 49:28 "Build yourself and rise to the challenge, instead of doing things that feel safe and easy. Make the leap." 49:53 Events Ken is currently excited about. 53:26 Let's play a fun game! 55:33 Where you can find Ken Michal and Running Stupid podcast. 58:10 Thanking sponsors. 59:19 Pay the check at The Ultra Diner. 1:01:27 Preshow outtakes. Special Thanks: Ken Michal On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kenmichal Running Stupid http://runningstupid.net/ UltraRunning https://www.facebook.com/groups/733469537024027/ Dorothy Lane Music: www.dorothylanemusic.com