Mastering the Backyard Ultra with Frank Gielen
Frank Gielen, a member of the champion Belgium team in the Backyard Ultra World Team Championship and owner of the Backyard world record joins the podcast. Frank shares his journey into ultra running, the strategies he employs during races, and the importance of teamwork and mental resilience. He discusses the challenges of managing sleep and nutrition, the phenomenon of hallucinations during long races, and the camaraderie among competitors. The conversation culminates in reflections on breaking records and the future of backyard ultra racing. In this conversation, Frank The Tank shares his…
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