In this week's episode I had a great time visiting with Jacob and Melody Bateman from 'Trail to 100' podcast. I came across them when The Ultra Runner Guys were interviewed on their podcast and had posted about it.

I immediately knew I wanted to bring them on the podcast and talk ultra with them and allow them to share some knowledge with the listeners. This podcast went way different than most and we just had a lot of back and forth conversation about ultra running and our experiences and what has worked and what hasn't. There wasn't really a real agenda for me when talking to them. I should have used my own ultra running experiences to prepare for this one. Did I prep as well as I should have? no. Did I ask all the questions that I wanted to? no. Did I let them share and expand on things as much as I would have liked? no. But that is okay, we all learn as we go. 

In this episode we talk about a lot of different aspects of ultra running, from things that have worked to things that haven't worked: hydration, gear, race prep, nutrition. Jacob and Melody both share some aspects of their training they did together from the 50-mile variety all the way to the 40 hour - 100 mile grind they did self-supported on Pioneer Day in the July heat.  

Melody shares some of her struggles she has had with her initial quest to qualify for Boston and what has changed and there is a major twist with this one, so make sure to pay attention. Both Jacob and Melody share tidbits on how they stay motivated and inspired to continue doing these distances and what they plan on doing in the future.

You can follow their podcast on https://www.instagram.com/trailto100

or on Melody's page https://www.instagram.com/thepinetreerunner