In this episode, we reconnect with Glen Smetherham, who reflects on a busy holiday season filled with ups and downs as he continues his training for the Delirious West 200-miler. Glen opens up about managing a heel and ankle niggle from a recent mishap in the garage while still finding ways to maintain consistent training. He shares insights from a unique overnight run challenge, where he and a friend visited multiple 24-hour stores, making gut training a fun and creative endeavour.
Glen also discusses the mental and physical challenges of balancing injury recovery, lower training volume, and the preparation needed for multi-day events. With a pragmatic approach, Glen emphasises planning for potential problems, staying flexible, and making the most of every training opportunity.
Key Highlights:
• Managing a heel and ankle injury while maintaining weekly mileage.
• Overnight 70K run challenge with stops at 24-hour stores for stomach and mental training.
• The importance of flexible, minimalist planning and preparing for potential gear failures.
• Strategies for recovering after long runs and handling mental fatigue.
• Balancing humour and practicality to stay focused and motivated.
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