Show Notes
In this episode, Damian catches up with Allie just hours after her incredible win at the 160-mile Montane Summer Spine Challenger North. With one of them running on just 18 minutes of sleep, they attempt to piece together what happened — while trying (and mostly failing) to keep the conversation from descending into delirious nonsense. Allie shares how she framed and reframed her mindset before and during the race to keep things working in her favour. Expect plenty of laughs, sleep-deprived ramblings, and a fascinating insight into ultra-endurance racing. The Running Won't Save You podcast is proudly sponsored by XMiles - get 10% off all web orders using the code RWSY10. www.xmiles.co.uk. We are also proud to support The Green Runners, Pre-Loved Sport and the Re-Action Collective. Give them a google to see how you can get involved. And finally, if you have time, give us a like, follow or review wherever you get your pods.
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