#27 Christopher Thomas | Competing as a Grandmasters Ultrarunner, Getting Your Mojo Back, Fueling for Success
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- Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows
- Published
- Thu 28 Dec 2023
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In this episode, Troy Meadows talks with his longtime friend Christopher Thomas, an experienced ultra runner who was pivotal in helping Troy early on with his journey to running Ultras. Chris shares his journey and recent success in trail and ultra running. He discusses his early experiences and how he got into the sport. Christopher highlights the importance of proper nutrition and how it has been a game-changer for him. He also shares his race highlights and achievements, including his recent races at Silver State 50-Miler and Tahoe Rim Trail 100. This part of the conversation concludes with his experience at UTMB 100k Porte Viarte Mexico.
Christopher shares his role in crewing and pacing for international runners at Western States. He also talks about his experience as the course director for the Canyons 100K race. Christopher shares his upcoming races and goals, including his plan to run the Lake Sonoma 100K.
Finally, he discusses the balancing act of managing work, family, and training. In this conversation, Christopher Thomas discusses his work and lifestyle as a custom home builder and ultra trail runner. Christopher also shares how he balances work and family, including taking care of his elderly mother and aunt. Christopher concludes with advice for trail runners and shares his contact information for those who want to connect with him.
Chris’s Links
IG - @Burroslocos
Chris’s Nutrition Coach
Vic Johnson
IG - @mountain.sports.nutritionist
Chris’s Running Coach
Things we talked about on the pod
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:03 Getting into Trail and Ultra Running
06:34 First 50K
09:01 Running with the Red Antler Running Crew
19:27 Importance of Proper Nutrition
35:27 Silver State 50-Miler and Tahoe Rim Trail 100
42:38 UTMB Mexico
46:35 Family Support and Involvement
53:11 Volunteering at Western States
55:02 Course Director at Canyons 100K
01:04:18 Upcoming Races and Goals
01:08:23 The New Canyons 100K Course
01:18:01 Running Lake Sonoma 100K
01:20:37 Balancing Work, Family, and Training
01:30:36 The Ultra Trail Running Community
01:31:32 Advice for Trail Runners
01:36:12 Acknowledgment to Rabbit
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