Max King Wins Dragon's Back Stage Race and Shares His Training, Recovery, and Race Tips

Max King Wins Dragon's Back Stage Race and Shares His Training, Recovery, and Race Tips

Author: TRACER Co-Founder, Dr. Joey Wilson September 13, 2024 Duration: 56:06
In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Max King describes his win at one of the world's hardest stage races, The Dragon's Back. He shares what he's learned through his many ultramarathon wins about recovery, training, muscular endurance, and much more. If you're a trail runner, there are many great takeaways from this episode that you can put into practice, even if you're not doing a stage race any time soon. To get Max's adaptive training programs, check out tracerfitness.com. Max King's t...

Hosted by TRACER Co-Founder, Dr. Joey Wilson, The TRACER Podcast-Trail Running and endurance fitness is a deep, practical dive into the sport that goes far beyond simple gear reviews or race recaps. It’s built on conversations that dissect the physical and mental layers of endurance, offering a resource that feels like having a knowledgeable coach and a group of motivated friends in your ear. You’ll hear from a range of voices in the community, from elite athletes to dedicated coaches and sports scientists, all focused on the unique demands of moving over terrain. The discussions naturally evolve around sustainable training methods, injury prevention, nutrition for long efforts, and the psychological resilience needed for those late-race miles. This podcast is for anyone who finds clarity on a winding path or purpose in a steep climb, providing tangible takeaways whether you're preparing for your first 50K or refining your hundred-mile strategy. The goal is to equip you with understanding and perspective that translates directly to your time on the trail, making the complex world of endurance fitness more accessible and far more engaging.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 20

The TRACER Podcast - Trail Running and endurance fitness
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Trail Running Legend Max King Shares His Training and Race Tips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:48
Max King is a world champion trail runner that has found success in everything from short and steep races like Alaska's Mount Marathon 5K to the super bowl of USA trail running, the Western States 100 miler. In this epis…
How to Nail Your Next Ultramarathon: A Conversation with Steve Newman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:40
Steve Newman is a trail runner has dialed the 100 mile ultramarathon. He recently ran The Bear, a mountainous 100 miler with 22,000+ feet of vertical, in just over 23 hours. In this discussion, Steve shares valuable insi…