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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