7 odd tips if you run a 100k
valid for making 100k too
preparing for 100km, i’ve got odd hacks to share. not the typical stuff that pro coaches nor the fancy books will tell you.
Find a friend.
My last 80km pacer, friend and ex-cofounder Phil will accompany me for the run. We’ll share airpods and music so we’ll follow the same beats. we’ll have the apple watch walkie-talkie on. We’ll be joking around and listening to old-school beats the full day, bonding and sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This itself makes the full run easy IMO. Find a Pain Partner.
Book a luxury experience right after
We’re booking ourselves a 7-day sea view villa right after. 5-star restaurants and all in Puerto Vallarta. Golfing, diving and bro fun. 4 of us old buddies chilling for an entire week after the 100k. That’s the reward.
No need to train like crazy
“I’m a dad I don’t have time for this”, many dads told me. Excuse. You don’t need to train like a maniac and be away from your family all the time. I go to the gym with my wife 1 time out of 3 and short train: I rarely hang out in there for more than 1 hour. I micro-train multiple times a day and once a month go long. I’ll move my body/sweat 4 times a day. whether mountain biking, running, gym, or boxing on my roof. I’m not sacrificing much for my training. My training gives back to my professional/personal life.
Mixed training
A lot of athletes overdo their sports and retire at 40. I’m patient and am in no need to rush to my prime. I practice multiple sports to avoid injury and boredom. I lift weights, do MMA, motocross, CrossFit, HIITs, rowing, etc. Sure I won’t break records but that’s not my goal in ultras. I’m in for the mindset gains. Many pro athletes injure themselves and can’t even compete or get a DNF on race day. Not with my game plan.
AB testing shoes
I got some Salomon Sense Ride 4 to finish my 80km so I thought using Salomon Sense Ride 5 would be similar: nope. The sole is moving and my big toe is hurting. Same size. They just don’t feel right. Plus they came in an ugly light green color. So I decided to change for these Hoka beasts. I’ll be AB testing how they feel on my next (and final) 60km run before the actual race.
Apple Fitness
Short trainings of 10-20mins on the treadmill via Apple Fitness have a huge ROI. I can easily run 16km/hr on the treadmill without getting tired now. Uphills that used to leave me breathless are now easily climbed. The problem with training in recurring terrains is that your body gets used to those and the gains are low. Go with scientific, different and short training instead.
Saunas
The Puerto Vallarta terrain we’ll be running in is hot and hilly. So I’m on a 2 sauna/day regimen. 1 at my house, 1 at the gym. These saunas are places to relax and meditate. They allow me to recharge and rethink. I’ll make sure that I won’t overheat on race day. I also have a white, full UV protection hoody that covers my full face. Saunas release feel good hormones and help mad with recovery. Teragun and electroshocks if injury
Teragun and Electroshocks for recovery
Messed up my shoulder 2 days ago at the gym. I’m thera-gunning the heck out of it + electroshocking it as of today. I don’t feel any pain now. You will injure yourself 100% guaranteed and recovering is essential.
Hope you’ll be able to crack your 100k with these tips.