This is the 2nd time I've had Ben on the podcast, and the third time I've had his wife Allison on. They are both amazing people doing awesome things. The reason this episode came to light was because we didn't think Ben was going to line up less than 2 weeks from the start of the race. This is the story of how that came to be and how Ben found the finish line through all of it!
To connect with Ben on Instagram - @runofthemill87
To connect with Allison on Instagram - @onewomandanceparty
Both can be found on Strava under their respective names.
Resources:
Precious Episodes:
With Ben & Allison - Episode 36 - Unsupported FKT on GA section of AT - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/allison-ben-mercer-an-unsupported-fkt-on-the-at-of-ga-episode-36/
With Allison - Episode 118 - 2nd place at Strolling Jim 40-Miler - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/allison-mercer-4th-overall-2nd-female-behind-camille-herron-at-strolling-jim-episode-118/
Mogollon Monster 100 - http://www.mogollonmonster100.com/
Ben mentioned the Nightcore NU25 Headlamp - https://www.nitecorestore.com/Nitecore-NU25-Headlamp-p/fl-nite-nu25.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7KqZBhCBARIsAI-fTKJ8nKpVXzgQ3Dk6mBGaH_l2FknrSzT6K2gXaJYpi4_9pL3TjcvGvqkaAmCYEALw_wcB
MOBO Board - https://www.moboboard.com/
Headspace Meditation App - https://www.headspace.com/
Addie Bracy's book - "Mental Training for Ultrarunning"
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How do Families make Endurance Sports Work? My time with Jennifer & Nate Heaslip - Episode 45
A Female Pioneer in Trail & Ultra Running, Anne Riddle - Episode 44
Learning from a True Master, 75 Year Old Bart Smith. From American Records in Speed Skating in his Youth to completing a 50-miler in his 70s - Episode 43
Abby Harris - A chat for folks new or looking to get into trail running or try a new distance - Episode 42
Drew Antonisse Kicked My Butt at The Duncan Ridge Trail 50k...Here's our race - Episode 41
Lisa Landrum Takes on Her First 100-Miler & Her Crew Chief & Pacer Nathan Leehman - Episode 40
Tory Grieves - Female Supported FKT Record For Pitchell 100k - Episode 39
Who are Sports Chiropractors & what can they do for us? A discussion with Dr. Brent Myers - Episode 38
A New Route...Gritchell - Kevin Ball's 100-Mile Run From Grand Father Mountain to Mount Mitchell - Episode 37
Allison & Ben Mercer - An Unsupported FKT on the AT of GA. Episode 36
Heck with FKT's & Races, Let's Adventure Run! Four Friends Adventurous Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim Run - Episode 35
Keys to Going Crewless & Pacerless for the Georgia Jewel 100-Miler - My Talk with Emma Barclay - Episode 34
Executing Your 1st 100-Miler - Julie Jordan runs us through her experience in running her 1st 100-miler - Episode 33
Pacers - If you're going to have one...here's some things to think about - Episode 32
Crewing Special - Episode 31
Episode 30 Drop Bags - What to pack & how
Understanding the Achilles Tendon with Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum - Episode 29
What Happens After Recovering from COVID-19 to Runners? With Dr. Aaron Vaughn, MD, CAQSM - EPISODE 28
Learning What Osteopathic Medicine & a Sports Medicine Physician Have to Offer with Dr. Kyle Judkins, DO & CAQSM - Episode 27
Talking About Kids Running with my Wife, Beth Saft - Episode 26
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