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This episode discusses strategies for surviving a backyard ultra race, featuring insights from guest Charlie as he prepares for the BC Backyard Ultra.

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 ⭐⭐ How to Survive a Backyard Ultra (Complete Race Strategy) | Charlie's BC Backyard Prep | TRJ #167 Charlie is gearing up for the BC Backyard Ultra, one of the most brutal and unique race formats in endurance running. No finish line. No set distance. Just one rule: keep going. In this episode of The Running Journey, we break down exactly how to prepare for a backyard ultra, including pacing strategy, nutrition, crew logistics, mental approach, and what it really takes to last when the race never ends. Whether you're racing one yourself or just curious how far the human body can go, this is a complete deep dive into backyard ultra prep. 🚀 New episodes every Thursday CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, Sub-2 Marathon! 05:58 - What Race is Charlie Doing? 10:08 - What's it Going to Take to Win? 15:12 - The Support Crew & Logistics 28:29 - The Strategy & Mantras 32:39 - Pacing & Nutrition Plan 49:56 - The Mental Battle of a Backyard 1:00:04 - Final Thoughts & Prediction…

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