Karl Meltzer - Race Strategy

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

b'

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:

\\n
    \\n
  • How does he break up a 100-mile race
  • \\n
  • How does he alter his training when he is injured
  • \\n
  • How has his training changed over the years
  • \\n
  • His multi-day records and upcoming attempt to break the 2200-mile Appalachian Trail record
  • \\n
  • How is a multi-day race different mentally and physically from a 100-mile race
  • \\n
\\n

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.

\\n

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

\\n

Check out our video simulcast\\xa0HERE

\\n

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

\\n

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

\\n

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

'