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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Founder & Host of the Flame Bearers Jamie Mittelman - Episode 204
Creating a Nutrition/Hydration Plan using UltraPacer.com - Episode 203
CEO of The NYRR Rob Simmelkjaer - Episode 202
Finding a Coach w/ Coaches Faith Raymond & Gordon Collins - Episode 201
State of Our Sport - Episode 200
An Overview of My Training for The Hellbender 100-mile Trail Race - Episode 199
Natalie Daniel’s GML 200-Mile & Gritchell FKT’s - Episode 198
Allison Mercer’s American Master’s 50-mile Record Race at Tunnel Hill - Episode 197
Rocky Mountain Grand Slam with Paul Terranova - Episode 196
A Discussion on the Menstrual Cycle as it Relates to Training & Racing with Coach Faith Raymond - Episode 195
A Conversation with 3 B.R.U.T.E.S. Challenge Finishers
Going Over My Nutrition Blunders with Meredith Terranova - Episode 193
A Conversation with Jason Green of Yeti Trail Runners - Episode 192
A Deep Conversation With Coach Will Frantz - Episode 191
A Conversation with Scott Kummer of Ten Junk Miles - Episode 190
Lessons we Learn through Ultras with Jeff Stafford - Episode 189
Grand Slam Megasode - Pacer/Crew Nathan Frantz - Grand Slammer Thomas Brown - Coach Patrick Reagan - Episode 188
My Wasatch 100 Race Report - Episode 187
Pre Wasatch 100 Discussion with Thomas Brown - Episode 186
Talking Grand Slam & Running w/ Run Elite Coach & Author Andrew Snow - Episode 185
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