The Trail and Error Podcast

#62 Dragons Back - Two Weeks To Go!

The Trail and Error Podcast

Show Notes

With most of the training done and a two week taper left, Jay & Tris discuss their preparations for Dragon’s Back 2023 - a 380km, six day, stage race, through the length of Wales with 18,000m of elevation gain and loss. On the episode we discuss the highs and lows of training, our training plans, nutrition, kit, hopes, and fears.

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