Episode 136 100k for breakfast!

This episode features the hosts reflecting on their busy week leading up to summer, including attending the Crosswires Podcast Festival where they enjoyed the Ellis & John podcast live. They humorously recounted encounters with the musician John McClure and their anticipation for the upcoming football match as England competes in the World Cup. The main focus of the episode was the hosts’ experiences during a 100k ultra race they participated in, outlining the challenges they faced, including injuries and nutrition management. They recapped their training, the logistics of participating in a race that started at 2 AM, and how they navigated steep climbs and navigational issues during the race. Despite difficulties, one host finished in 10th place overall, managing to stay focused on finishing and enjoying the upcoming football game as motivation. They shared valuable lessons learned from the race, notably about nutrition and pacing, and wrapped up with light banter about the experience and future races.