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In this episode, we reconnect with Glen Smetherham, who reflects on a busy holiday season filled with ups and downs as he continues his training for the Delirious West 200-miler. Glen opens up about managing a heel and ankle niggle from a recent mishap in the garage while still finding ways to maintain consistent training. He shares insights from a unique overnight run challenge, where he and a friend visited multiple 24-hour stores, making gut training a fun and creative endeavour.

Glen also discusses the mental and physical challenges of balancing injury recovery, lower training volume, and the preparation needed for multi-day events. With a pragmatic approach, Glen emphasises planning for potential problems, staying flexible, and making the most of every training opportunity.

Key Highlights:

• Managing a heel and ankle injury while maintaining weekly mileage.

• Overnight 70K run challenge with stops at 24-hour stores for stomach and mental training.

• The importance of flexible, minimalist planning and preparing for potential gear failures.

• Strategies for recovering after long runs and handling mental fatigue.

• Balancing humour and practicality to stay focused and motivated.

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In this episode, Gabe Alves reflects on his progress as he tackles the final stretch of preparation for the Delirious West 200-miler. Fresh off a 10-day holiday at Cone Beach, Gabe recounts running daily on the Bibbulmun Track, using the opportunity to explore key sections of the racecourse and build mental clarity for race day.

Gabe shares how he’s embracing barefoot running in training to strengthen his feet, integrating hikes to prepare for the event’s unique demands, and making strategic dietary changes, including a return to a keto-based diet to manage inflammation and boost endurance. With new gear tests and an emphasis on maintaining pace and health, Gabe’s approach is practical, insightful, and inspiring.

Key Highlights:

•Daily runs on the Bibbulmun Track during a holiday at Cone Beach to familiarize himself with key race sections.

•Incorporating barefoot running into his training for stronger feet and better recovery.

•Plans to tackle a 50K training run on the Yaburu course, filmed for community inspiration.

•Returning to a keto diet to reduce inflammation and support endurance goals.

•Insights into the mental and logistical challenges of ultrarunning, including night running and gear prep.

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Subscribe to follow Gabe’s journey and hear more stories from Delirious athletes. Have tips for fueling on keto or tackling multi-day events? Share them with us – we’d love to hear your thoughts!

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