120: No Business 100M Race Strategy

In this episode of Tribe of Runners, Christie Brinker I lay out their race plans for No Business 100 and talk through what we’re expecting, what we’re preparing for, and how we plan to get themselves through 100 miles together.

After months of training and a course recon that didn’t exactly go according to plan, it’s time to put everything we’ve learned into action. We break down their approach to the course, when to run versus power hike, how to tackle the challenging back half, and why breaking the race into smaller sections will be key to keeping things manageable.

We also get into the practical details that can make a huge difference over 100 miles, including:

• Drop-bag organization and race-day gear

• Water crossings, wet feet, and foot care

• Hydration, fueling, and caffeine strategy

• Preparing for cold, wet conditions

• Managing low points when the race gets hard

• How we’ll support each other without holding each other back

• Taper madness and the final days before race day

We want to finish. We want to have fun. And we know that 100 miles probably won’t go exactly as planned.

This is a real look at the decisions, strategy, nerves, and last-minute preparations that go into tackling a 100-miler. Especially when you’re coaching yourself and figuring it out as you go.

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