Ultra Performance - Theory before practice!

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Kev is joined by ultra runner James Penson to discuss training ahead of Kev's Lakeland100 attempt. After months of training, mind, body and nutrition we're keen to share the theory that Kev has been working to before the event that will put it to the test. The Lakeland 100 is 100 miles through the English Lake District mountains. 7,000 metres or 23,000 feet of ascent makes this a tough challenge. Training the body with 15% more volume but also more controlled low stress running (within MAF heartrate), adjusting nutrition to be lower stress by extending time restricted eating to increase fat adaption and then stopping eating all grains and high carb foods. These coincide with mental training which has further contributed with a low stress mindset. The miles of running, the huge amount of ascent and time on the feet will undoubtedly cause great stress but will the training help Kev make a leap forward in the sport of Ultra Running or will he find a limiter which has been overlooked. We hope that you enjoy this episode that spells out the theory, thanks to James for asking some great questions and preventing this being a monologue. Kev is number 361, race tracking is here http://live.opentracking.co.uk/19lakeland100/