Karl Meltzer - Race Strategy

Published: March 21, 2014, 3:11 a.m.

Karl Meltzer\xa0is the record holder for the most 100-mile trail wins and most 100-mile wins in one season. \xa0He joined the Nation with a studio audience the day before Way Too Cool 50K to discuss his race strategies:

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  • How does he break up a 100-mile race
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  • How does he alter his training when he is injured
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  • How has his training changed over the years
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  • His multi-day records and upcoming attempt to break the 2200-mile Appalachian Trail record
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  • How is a multi-day race different mentally and physically from a 100-mile race
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He also talks about\xa0Wings For Life World Run\xa0coming up on May 4th. \xa0100% of the $50 race fee goes to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.

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Check out this video of Karl's\xa0Red Bull Human Express, his 2064-mile Pony Express record run in 2010.

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Check out our video simulcast\xa0HERE

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"Race Course in Review" by\xa0Vasque\xa0Running Shoes

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Take the Tailwind Challenge at:\xa0Tailwind Nutrition\xa0\xa0\xa0

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Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at\xa0Petzl