I'm enjoying the series so far! It would be great if you could do an episode on how someone gets into the race and the structure of race such as support points and drop bags etc. I hope to do the Tor in 2026 and from what I gather from the website the best way to get in would be to do the 100 miler in 2025 to get an entry?
Hey John, great idea! I'm adding it to the list. Will cover this in the offseason. I actually need to go through and re figure it out myself! Off the top of my head it's to do one of their races which gives you a certain amount of PAX 'points'. Will let you know more when I know more!
Great breakdown, thanks - so much to learn and digest! Can I ask specifically - how do you fit in 20+ hours of training around work, family etc? Early starts?
I ask myself that sometimes as well! Pre kids I was working in an office from 8 - 6+ and would run before and either bike or run again afterwards. Long runs on the weekends. Now I'm WFH, and I'm more project based, so I can shift my hours around throughout the day, and I work most nights. Fortunately, my work can be shifted slightly in a macro quarterly sense as well - almost all work from August goes to late Sept, Oct. Not having any friends also really helps.
That's one of the toughest things to figure out! Yes, I take and put tape, then vaseline on all the spots that break down. But I've never made it thru a 200 miler without a lot of blisters. Shoes! Man, something I try and figure out every year. Previously, I just stayed with one model and alternated the size. But this year, I'm switching brands in hopes it mitigates some of the blister spots.
And I realise I didn't answer your question. A lot of testing in long runs and in shorter races. I look at stack height, weight, forefoot width, heel width, and breathability. I test or measure at home. And I know what numbers work for me. Those shoes make it to the long run/race testing
Awesome content! Really valuable to have a behind the scenes insight to a pro training schedule like this
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!
I love this! ❤ Thanks for sharing! 🙏 I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you (again) this year. 🤞🍀🤞 Go, go, go Galen! 👏🤩🌟
Thank you for watching! Cheers! Can't wait to get back out there
Nice breakdown with the hourly training load as it progresses through through the season!
Yeah, it's also nice to balance work obligations cause I'll know which months are crazier then others.
Another great video! Really enjoying the Tor specific stuff
Thanks for watching! We have that in common then!
I'm enjoying the series so far! It would be great if you could do an episode on how someone gets into the race and the structure of race such as support points and drop bags etc. I hope to do the Tor in 2026 and from what I gather from the website the best way to get in would be to do the 100 miler in 2025 to get an entry?
Hey John, great idea! I'm adding it to the list. Will cover this in the offseason. I actually need to go through and re figure it out myself! Off the top of my head it's to do one of their races which gives you a certain amount of PAX 'points'. Will let you know more when I know more!
Great breakdown, thanks - so much to learn and digest! Can I ask specifically - how do you fit in 20+ hours of training around work, family etc? Early starts?
I ask myself that sometimes as well! Pre kids I was working in an office from 8 - 6+ and would run before and either bike or run again afterwards. Long runs on the weekends. Now I'm WFH, and I'm more project based, so I can shift my hours around throughout the day, and I work most nights. Fortunately, my work can be shifted slightly in a macro quarterly sense as well - almost all work from August goes to late Sept, Oct. Not having any friends also really helps.
How do you choose the right pairs of shoes for a such a big race, you tape your feet from start?
Keep up the good work!
That's one of the toughest things to figure out! Yes, I take and put tape, then vaseline on all the spots that break down. But I've never made it thru a 200 miler without a lot of blisters. Shoes! Man, something I try and figure out every year. Previously, I just stayed with one model and alternated the size. But this year, I'm switching brands in hopes it mitigates some of the blister spots.
And I realise I didn't answer your question. A lot of testing in long runs and in shorter races. I look at stack height, weight, forefoot width, heel width, and breathability. I test or measure at home. And I know what numbers work for me. Those shoes make it to the long run/race testing