Human Performance Outliers Podcast

Mark Dowdle Versus Australia Backyard Ultra Editition

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Are Backyard Ultras The Face Of The Sport | Run The News

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Bigs Backyard and the Backyard World Team Championships occurred last week, featuring the best BYU athletes in the World. This ultramarathon format is growing rapidly, not just with ultra runners, but mainstream media. Is it just a matter of time before the BYU format becomes the face of ultramarathon? Brian Peterson joined me to discuss.

Topics: Welcome Brian · The Rise of Backyard Ultras · The Impact of Social Media on Ultra Running · The Appeal of Backyard Ultras · Media's Role in Ultra Running Coverage · The Evolution of Ultra Running Competitions

Who Is Responsible For The Risk In Ultramarathons

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The Moab 240 Mile ultramarathon was cancelled mid race due to weather concerns that resulted in runners being trapped on the course. The ultramarathon world has since been discussing how we distribute responsibility around risk for these longer more challenging courses, especially when weather variables can be severe? Some events lean on qualifiers to ensure participants are more proven to navigate bad conditions.

My 100 Mile PR - Why I Will Break It | Ep. 504

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I will be taking a big swing at Desert Solstice Track Invitational on December 19th where I plan to establish a new 100 mile personal best. In this episode, I highlight why I am confident I can do it, and share some details on my approach going into my 100 mile peaking phase.

Topics: 100 Mile Race Announcement · Training and Preparation for the Race · Nutrition and Dietary Changes · Challenges Faced and Overcoming Setbacks · Mental Strategies and Visualization Techniques · Race Strategy and Goal Setting

Moab 240 Cancellation & Chicago Marathon | Run The News

745 views · 2w ago · 1:19:05

Allison Mercer joined the show to recap two very different running stories from the past week: the Moab 240 cancellation amid flash flooding, mudslides, and serious safety concerns in a remote area, and the Chicago Marathon with its mix of stories.

Topics: Moab 240: Challenges and Safety Concerns · The Role of Experience in Ultra Running · Chicago Marathon: Excitement and Expectations · Treadmill Training: Pros and Cons · Vinny's Journey: The Underdog Story · The Drama of Marathon Racing

Road Ultras Need Hype & Money In Ultras | Run The News

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Allison Mercer is an ultramarathon athlete who has competed at both 50km and 100km World Championships, Tunnel Hill, and Strolling Jim. She joined me to unpack why the World 100 KM deserves more attention, and what ingredients make ultramarathons grow.

Topics: Experiences and Insights from the World Championship · Team Dynamics and Individual Performances · Challenges in Ultra Running and Qualification Standards · The Role of Media and Storytelling in Ultra Running · Future of Road Ultras and Athlete Contracts · The Rise of Local Ultra Races

Last Soul Ultra Steals The Show | Kim Gottwald

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Guest: Kim Gottwald

Kim Gottwald is a German ultra runner and content creator who went from law student to backyard-ultra standout by documenting extreme projects in public, including a co-win at Go One More in Texas, and a 449 km Last Soul Ultra victory at home. He co-founded the running brand Rappid, became BPN’s first German athlete, and now hosts Germany’s Last Soul Ultra. He has big plans for expanding Last Soul Ultra into multiple locations, including the US.

Topics: The Rise of Backyard Ultras · Media's Role in Ultra Running · Diversity in Backyard Ultra Participants · Innovative Event Formats and Storytelling · The Last Soul Ultra Experience · Mark Dowdle's Journey and Performance

Phil Gore's Biggest Threat In A Backyard Ultra

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Phil Gore, Backyard Ultra World Record Holder, shares who he believes to be his biggest threat. We also discuss his interest and target in a 6-Day Ultramarathon. Full Episode LMNT: (free sample pack with purchase) Support HPO

Phil Gore Explains How Steep The Quest For Peak Performance Can Be

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Phil Gore just put his body through the hardest test of his career, and the result was equal parts inspiring and brutal. The Backyard Ultra world record holder opens up about Project 168, the charity-driven challenge that pushed him to his limit, forced surgery, and still left him convinced it was worth it.

Backyard Ultra Records & Recovery | Phil Gore | Ep. 502

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Phil Gore holds the World Best mark for the Backyard format, completing 119 “yards” for a total of 495.83miles. He recently completed a personal project, called Project 168, where he aimed to see if he would be able to last 168 yards (700 miles). He ended up tapping out at 152 yards (633.75 miles).

Topics: Welcome Back and Backyard Ultra Growth · Project 168: A Personal Challenge · Recovery and Limits: The Aftermath of Project 168 · Training Insights: Preparing for the Next Challenge · Designing the Loop: Course Strategy and Psychology · Setting Benchmarks: The Impact on Competitors

First Double Amputee To Finish Leadville 100 Mile Run | Brian Reynolds | Ep. 501

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Topics: The Impact of Meningitis and Early Life · Discovering Athletics and Overcoming Challenges · Transitioning to Endurance Sports · Preparing for Leadville: The First Attempt · Learning from Failure: The First Leadville Experience · Planning for Success: Year Two of Leadville

Phil Gore Shocks Backyard World & Meg Eckert Targets Men’s 6 Day American Record | Run The News

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Phil Gore holds the World Best Backyard record with 119 yards (495.87 miles). In an effort to see what he could actually do, he set up a project targeting yards/hours. Meg Eckert may be the most underrated ultramarathon athlete in the game right now. She is currently on pace to break her own women’s 6-day World Record, and also the outright American Record. Finally, I touch on some thoughts around the UTMB events.

Topics: Phil Gore's Project 168 · Meg Eckert's 6-Day Record Attempt · Tight finishes & Pacing at UTMB

140 Miles Per Week Without Thinking About It | Thomas Nobbs

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Guest: Thomas Nobbs

How Thomas Nobbs dropped 10 minutes from his first marathon (2 hrs 19 min) by finding the right balance between easy running volume and quality sessions. Full Episode LMNT: (free sample pack with purchase)

Marathon PR Dropped By 10 Minutes

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How Thomas Nobbs dropped 10 minutes from his first marathon (2 hrs 19 min) by finding the right balance between easy running volume and quality sessions. Full Episode LMNT: (free sample pack with purchase)

The Truth Behind Run Slow To Run Fast | Thomas Nobbs | Ep. 500

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Thomas Nobbs is a professional marathon athlete with a 2:09 PR, and endurance coach. His progression to 2:09 speaks for itself, and his public strava profile shows how he has balanced lots of low intensity running and key quality sessions. Thomas is currently training for the Chicago Marathon, where he plans to once again improve his marathon PR.

Topics: Welcome Tom Nobbs · Why Tom’s public Strava stands out · Polarized training, easy days & quality sessions · Edmonton Half as a Chicago fitness check · Public goals & “act like a 2:07 guy” · How elite fields, agents & majors actually work