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May 8
1h 17m

What It Really Takes To Race A Half, Mar...

ISOBEL ROSS
About this episode

Most runners use the same race strategy for every distance.

That’s why they blow up in marathons, fall apart in ultras, or leave speed on the table in shorter races.

In this episode, Ron and Isobel break down how race strategy changes from the half marathon all the way to the 100 miler.

They cover:

Pacing mistakes runners make at every distance

Fueling differences from road races to ultras

Why the marathon to the miler it's really an eating competition

The mental shift required for 50Ks and beyond

What actually matters in a 100K and 100 miler

The biggest mistakes ultra runners make early

How different race distances expose different weaknesses

This is not just about running fitness.

It’s about strategy, patience, emotional control, and knowing what the race actually demands from you.

Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or your next miler, this episode will change how you approach race day.

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