meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Trail Runner Nation

Why Would You Consider an Ultra Event?

Trail Runner Nation

Trail Runner Nation

Fitness, Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

4.51.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2016

⏱️ 102 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Lee McKinley, a well-accomplished ultra runner and tri-athlete, lends his wisdom to the podcasts as we discuss why we choose to go to the next level.  Lee is competing in his third Ironman Kona in this October and talks about how his training has changed over the years.  We also pressure Don into signing up for the Tahoe 200 mile race in September.

Race Director of the Tahoe 200 Candice Burt joins the discussion.  Running 200 or Directing 200 which one is easier.  You will have to decide after listening. 

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

So it's got, we're talking on this very podcast about running 200 miles and you know, it's

0:10.6

seemingly an impossible distance unless you have the tools.

0:15.7

You know, and I was, we didn't talk about this on the podcast, but I'm interested in your

0:20.4

shoe choice and whether there is going to be a shoe change during the 200 miles.

0:26.9

So absolutely, let's, let's talk about two are our favorite sponsors and which make

0:33.0

this podcast possible and hopefully it will make this run possible for me and he comes

0:36.6

down to it.

0:37.7

And the fact that the things that we promote on this podcast are really in our heart and

0:42.6

our soul, the things that we're using.

0:44.8

And yeah.

0:45.8

And so I'm going to definitely use Tailwind and you know, many flavors.

0:51.0

We get tired of flavors.

0:52.0

I'm going to make it because sometimes we get just tired of a flavor and we don't want

0:56.2

it.

0:57.1

But I still need those calories and I still need that sodium and orange like some of

0:59.7

the caffeine going into those wee hours of the night.

1:03.0

I need some of that.

1:04.2

So I'm, I am definitely going to be Tailwind up for sure.

1:09.6

I do know that when we talk about hydration and full disclosure, sometimes I just like

1:13.6

some water.

1:14.6

You know, sometimes water just tastes good.

1:16.6

And so I will mix some of that with, with water and, and I could hear Jeff and Jenny

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Trail Runner Nation, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Trail Runner Nation and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.