Bonus Episode 163! "No Secrets" on Megan's 50 Miler, Vests v. Belts, Crew Approaches, Why Cycling Works, Lower-Mileage Training, and More!

Update: 2025-09-18

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We had so much fun with this one! Most of the episode is a "no secrets" Q+A on Megan's race, with lots of other fun stuff along the way too. Topics this week:

vests v. belts
trail supershoes
female athletes who compete in the male field
training races for ultras
crew approaches
improving crew stops and approaches to aid stations
troubleshooting mid-race
cycling and spin classes
lower mileage training
self-talk and performance
the amazing future that's possible after career-threatening setbacks.

We love you all! HUZZAH!

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Bonus Episode 163! "No Secrets" on Megan's 50 Miler, Vests v. Belts, Crew Approaches, Why Cycling Works, Lower-Mileage Training, and More!

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Bonus Episode 163! "No Secrets" on Megan's 50 Miler, Vests v. Belts, Crew Approaches, Why Cycling Works, Lower-Mileage Training, and More!

Bonus Episode 163! "No Secrets" on Megan's 50 Miler, Vests v. Belts, Crew Approaches, Why Cycling Works, Lower-Mileage Training, and More!