EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 1H 7M
Unbound Gravel 2025: Conquering the 200-Mile Race
from Afternoon Snack · host Meredith Root and Alex Parker
In this episode, Meredith shares her firsthand experience racing the Unbound 200, the biggest gravel race in the world. From unexpected mechanical issues to the mental grit required to push through the miles, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to finish a race of this scale. The conversation dives into the importance of community, race prep, and the balance amateur athletes must strike between real life and rigorous training.— The Unbound 200 is an iconic and demanding gravel race that pushes riders to their physical and mental limits. — Mechanical setbacks that tested strategy and resilience. — Nutrition, heat management, and mental toughness. — The cycling community and it's powerful support system. — Balancing recovery with everyday life. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Unbound Gravel Race: https://www.unboundgravel.com/ · Tips for Heat Management in Endurance Sports · Girls Gone Gravel: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ · Cycling Nutrition Strategies · Real-Time Race Tracking Tools────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode, Meredith shares her firsthand experience racing the Unbound 200, the biggest gravel race in the world. From unexpected mechanical issues to the mental grit required to push through the miles, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to finish a race of this scale. The conversation dives into the importance of community, race prep, and the balance amateur athletes must strike between real life and rigorous training.— The Unbound 200 is an iconic and demanding gravel race that pushes riders to their physical and mental limits. — Mechanical setbacks that tested strategy and resilience. — Nutrition, heat management, and mental toughness. — The cycling community and it's powerful support system. — Balancing recovery with everyday life. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Unbound Gravel Race: https://www.unboundgravel.com/ · Tips for Heat Management in Endurance Sports · Girls Gone Gravel: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ · Cycling Nutrition Strategies · Real-Time Race Tracking Tools────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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