MidPacker Pod Field Notes – EP 03 | 3 Weeks to Hellbender: Training Around a Wedding, Leasons Form the Training Camp, & Troy's Heat Acclamation Protocol

About this episode

In this episode, Troy shares insights and experiences as he prepares for the Hellbender 100 Mile Endurance Run, including training adjustments and lessons learned.

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠ ⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠ Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods . Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page STOKED TO PARTNER WITH PLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first order TRAINING PEAKS - 20% off a premium annual subscription VACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or Trailfest USE PROMO CODE MIDPACKER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT “Training doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective.” In episode 03 of Field Notes, Troy is three weeks out from the Hellbender 100 Mile Endurance Run and things are getting real. From navigating travel during peak training to dialing in the final details, this one is packed with honest reflections, lessons learned, and that pre-race energy we all know so well. Episode Highlights Training on the Road (Baltimore Trip): Adjusted long run midweek to make space for a family wedding Logged fast, flat miles around the Inner Harbor, a rare shift from mountain training Key lesson: consistency beats perfection when life shows up Training Camp Wins…

People in this episode

Host: Troy Meadows

Topics covered

• training
• ultra running
• pre-race preparation
• nutrition
• gear testing
• travel logistics

Keywords

• Hellbender
• training camp
• nutrition strategy
• gear testing
• running
• wedding logistics
• recovery

Sponsors

PLAY ON RELIEF, TRAINING PEAKS, VACATION RACES

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Freetrail, MidPack Musings SubStack, Patreon

Places: Baltimore, Inner Harbor

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