Welcome to The Road to Big’s, a special series from The One More Hour Podcast featuring the athletes representing Team USA at the 2026 Backyard Ultra World Team Championships.
Jon Noll is heading back to Big’s for his sixth consecutive year, after setting the all-American record last year with 111 hours and 462.5 miles.
In this episode, Jon and Jaci talk about:
Why Big’s has been his primary racing focus for the past five years
Why he prefers the team years and the camaraderie they create
What makes this Team USA squad so exciting
How his training and approach have evolved over the years
His biggest change in sleep strategy: stop stressing about sleep and rest whenever you can
Running through the night with Harvey Lewis and the power of having someone beside you
What went wrong during night five last year and how that experience is shaping this year’s plan
His “one hour at a time” approach to an event that could last 100+ hours
Ham and cheese sandwiches, oatmeal, caffeine, and fueling late in the race
Why knowing the Big’s course so well can be an advantage
The role he hopes to play in helping his teammates through the day loops
His prediction for Team USA and why he thinks three or four Americans could reach 100 hours
And the one thing that matters most to Jon: pushing all the way to his limit
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