Ep. 8 - Inside the Ultra: UTMB Pre Race Chat

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PEP Talk

Nico Lightbody

17 episodes

6 days ago

🎙️ Welcome to PEP Talk – hosted by Mercedes and Nico, a trail-running couple navigating the highs and lows of training, racing, and real life. We're not just partners in life; we're also coach (Nico) and athlete (Mercedes), and we’re here to explore what it means to train like an elite while living like regular people. From performance optimization and injury management to the mental game and community building, we talk openly about the realities behind the miles - the good, the gritty, and everything in between.

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Ep. 8 - Inside the Ultra: UTMB Pre Race Chat

PEP Talk

49 minutes

2 months ago

Ep. 8 - Inside the Ultra: UTMB Pre Race Chat

In this episode of the Peak Endurance Podcast, Nico & Mercedes discuss their preparation for the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), a challenging 174-kilometer race with roughly 10,000m of vertical gain & loss. They reflect on their training journeys, the impact of weather on race day, the importance of crew logistics, and their nutrition plans. The conversation also covers their race strategies, goals, and the anticipated challenges they expect to face during the race.