Episode 454 - Gabe Alves: Lessons from a 90K Training Simulation & Final Race Prep for Delirious West

In this sixth check-in, Gabe Alves takes us through his biggest training test yet—a 90K race simulation that included heat training, night running, and an important lesson in mid-race recovery. From hitting a massive energy crash at 30K to bouncing back with chocolate milk and lemonade, this was an invaluable test of physical and mental endurance.

 

Gabe also shares how he’s tackling pre-race niggles, shifting his mindset from high mileage to injury prevention, and finalising crew plans and race-day logistics with his wife, Belinda. With blister prevention strategies, foot care routines, and a fresh new race pack setup, he’s making sure nothing is left to chance.

 

With just weeks to go, Gabe is reframing his taper, trusting the training, and getting his mind ready for the adventure ahead!

 

Key Highlights:
•90K ultra simulation—practicing sleep deprivation, night running & aid station stops.
•Bouncing back from a total energy crash—why patience & fueling saved the day.
•Managing a hamstring niggle and adjusting the final weeks of training.
•Blister prevention & foot care routines—the importance of pre-race foot prep.
•Finalising crew logistics & race strategy with the Delirious Race Bible.
•Mindset shift—why he’s focusing on getting to the start line healthy over logging last-minute miles.

 

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