What is Wrong with Award Season in Ultrarunning and FKTs?
In this episode, Jeff Garmire discusses the complexities and challenges of pursuing Fastest Known Times (FKTs) in ultra running, the current trends in the sport, and the upcoming award season. He delves into the intricacies of voting for awards, the importance of training philosophy, and the need for specificity in training for races. Jeff also shares insights on building speed and endurance, and looks ahead to future episodes with notable guests. takeaways FKTs require meticulous logistics and mental preparation. The Arizona Trail is seeing a surge in record attempts. Award season brings…
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