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Nick Burmey discusses his remarkable performance at Old Tom's Backyard Ultra, sharing insights on training, mental strategies, and race experiences.

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ One of the Most Impressive Backyard Ultra Performances of the Year | TRJ #177 w/ Nick Burmey Nick Burmey joins The Running Journey after putting together one of the most impressive backyard ultra performances of the year: 55 hours, roughly 368 KM, and a win at Old Tom's Backyard Ultra. We get into what it actually takes to survive and win a race like this, Nick's running background, his approach to Old Tom, what his training looks like, how he handled the heat, the first night, pacing, shoes, the mental process, and what happens when the field gets whittled down to the final two runners. We also talk about the final yard at loop 55, how recovery has been going, and the big question: how much longer could he have gone? A ridiculous performance, and a great conversation with someone who clearly knows how to suffer. Enjoy! CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:33 - Our Guest, Nick Burmey 00:05:33 - How is Nick Feeling? Setting the Stage 00:08:17 - Nick's Running…

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