Tony and Ruel meet up with Ken Michal to go over his multi-day racing, training, nutrition, mindset, and podcasting.

• 01:55 Introducing guest Ken Michal.
• 03:04 How Ken got into ultra running.
• 05:19 Ken's work with Meredith Terranova on fueling training and nutrition.
• 07:00 Ken's product tester and ambassador role with GU Energy Labs and Magdalena Boulet.
• 07:44 Fueling in the Jackpot 48hr race.
• 08:30 Running on Summit Tea.
• 09:15 Davis 48hr race with In N Out shake and burger.
• 10:06 Fueling in HURT 100.
• 11:08 "If you want to do something, throw yourself in there and do it."
• 11:46 More on HURT 100 nutrition.
• 13:28 On difficult, challenging, and stupid events.
• 14:49 Guidance from Ann Trason.
• 15:33 Heart rate tracking.
• 17:11 Western States experience.
• 19:16 Prepping for Six Days in the Dome.
• 21:10 Sleep like 6-day pro.
• 21:50 Ken's 6-day goal.
• 24:31 Dealing with issues and tough times.
• 24:57 "It's mind over matter. And if you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
• 25:14 Typical training week.
• 27:56 What Ken does for real.
• 29:15 Tony Guilting Ann Trason.
• 29:42 Running the same race with your coach and mentor.
• 31:41 Listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks during multi-day races.
• 33:00 All about Ken's Running Stupid podcast.
• 35:00 Ken's wife, Karen, executing and finishing an amazing 100 miler at Rio Del Lago.
• 36:23 What it's like as couple who runs ultras.
• 40:40 The differences seen since Ken started ultra running.
• 45:36 Has the sport gotten to big and corporate or has its progress been just about right?
• 48:52 Advice for anyone thinking about getting into ultra running.
• 49:12 "Don't be afraid to fail. Failure is your best teacher."
• 49:28 "Build yourself and rise to the challenge, instead of doing things that feel safe and easy. Make the leap."
• 49:53 Events Ken is currently excited about.
• 53:26 Let's play a fun game!
• 55:33 Where you can find Ken Michal and Running Stupid podcast.
• 58:10 Thanking sponsors.
• 59:19 Pay the check at The Ultra Diner.
• 1:01:27 Preshow outtakes.

Special Thanks:

Ken Michal

• On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kenmichal
• Running Stupid http://runningstupid.net/
• UltraRunning https://www.facebook.com/groups/733469537024027/

Dorothy Lane Music: www.dorothylanemusic.com