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Aaron Kubala discusses his record-setting performance at the Tahoe 200 and his training methods.

Aaron Kubala returns to the HappyCast after winning the Tahoe 200 and setting a new course record in 48 hours and 9 minutes. Aaron takes Andrew and Stephanie inside his preparation for the race, including unconventional training in Austin, weeks spent sleeping in a hypoxic tent, and the ambitious plan that originally had his crew targeting a 45-hour finish. He also explains how Tahoe fits into his larger pursuit of the 200-mile Triple Crown record as he prepares to take on Bigfoot and Moab. T...

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew, Stephanie

Guest: Aaron Kubala

Topics covered

• ultramarathon
• race preparation
• course records
• training techniques
• endurance running

Keywords

• Tahoe 200
• course record
• ultramarathon training
• hypoxic tent
• Triple Crown

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Happy Endings Trail Productions

Places: Austin, Bigfoot, Moab

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