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Going Long - 65-year-old ultra legend Joe Barr on how age is just a number
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Following a successful road racing career and some major life challenges, Joe Barr became a double RAAM finisher, an Irish End to End record breaker and much more. He is now gearing up to ride the length of Route 66 in his 66th year. Get in touch and train with him at https://barrultra.com/about-us/joe/
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Going Long - First-time ultra advice, pacing strategies and self-coaching with Atlas Mountain Race winner Alex McCormack
01:03:05|Young ultra star Alex McCormack talks us through what it takes to win the Atlas Mountain Race, why indoor training shouldn't be neglected even for the longest races, pacing, eating, sleeping – and how he switched from sea to trail. We also ask him about camping vs hotels, and gravel vs MTBs – naturally!
Going Long - Packing bags and the B&B vs bivvy debate: Steve prepares for this week's 700km Southern Divide
29:55|Host Steve starts packing for his second ultra ride of the year - what's going in the bag?https://beyouradventures.com/
Going Long - Ultra nutrition 101 with endurance nutritionist Jill Mooney
01:00:27|Endurance nutritionist Jill Mooney takes us through every component of successful eating for long events. We learn what to eat before, during and after exercise, as well as away from the bike, and about the difference between nutrition and fuel – and why it matters. A fascinating podcast that taught us a lot. Enjoy. More about Jill Mooney at barrultra.com
Going Long - SHORTS: Could this be your season finisher? We ride the British Gravel Champs course in Yorkshire
28:24|We travel to Dalby Forest in North Yorkshire to check out the mass start and time trial courses for this year's British Gravel Championship on September 12-14, and speak to the organiser about what the future might hold
Going Long - SHORTS: Gravel bikes go head-to-head with hardtail MTBs
25:49|Gravel bikes and hardtail mountain bikes go head to head with Steve and James each giving their backing to one type of machine when it comes to ultra-distance riding and events.
Going Long - SHORTS: Notes from an ultra - Steve's Solstice Series Equinox Omniloop
32:56|The Spring Equinox OmniLoop is a 24-hour, 3D Time Trial - an endurance trial where distance takes a backseat to time and points. Riders will have a full day to ride as far as they can and accumulate as many points as possible, navigating through three unique loops in the heart of the Cotswolds, a region known for its blend of beautiful vistas, pretty villages and challenging climbs.https://www.solsticeseries.cc/e/equinox-omniloop-12101
Going Long - SHORTS: How and why tyres keep getting bigger
21:38|Going Long Shorts is bite-sized banter where we discuss tech, our own riding and anything else that springs to mind