{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/6ad9d23a70af2b1aa7245e32?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Race ready?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/1792660016015-fda05a72-d71a-4b3d-be7f-4bf80d8e02d4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>With Ultra England fast approaching, I sit down for a solo episode to share where my head is at following my recent trip to Malta and how I&#39;m approaching the final phase of race preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>I talk about why races can sometimes feel like they&#39;re getting in the way of training, the importance of trusting the work that&#39;s already been done, and how I prepare for an ultra long before I reach the start line.</p><p><br></p><p>From course recces and pacing strategy to nutrition, fuelling and kit choices, I take you behind the scenes of the decisions I&#39;m making ahead of race day and explain the thinking behind them.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re preparing for your first ultra or your next big challenge, I hope there&#39;s something in this episode that helps you approach your training and racing with a little more confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;d like support with your own running goals, coaching enquiries are always welcome.</p>","author_name":"David Taylor"}