Crewing and Pacing 101 for Western States and Other Ultras with Amelia Boone & Alex Hildebrandt
This is a double-header episode hearing from two experienced pacers and crew members: Amelia Boone and Alex Hildebrandt. Both have experience successfully crewing and pacing elite athletes. This episode was recorded in 2023, but is full of evergreen content!In this episode we talk about:-tips for assembling your perfect crew team, starting understanding your crew needs: logistics help, gear and nutrition, cheerleading, pacing, and more-advice for crew members and things to discuss with your athlete, including logistics and crewing by bike -dealing with DNFs, curveballs and different challenges faced by athletes and crew -ultra pacing 101: pre race considerations, running etiquette, and real time responses -navigating aid stations and race plansTune in to Episode 47 and Episode 97 to hear Amelia Boone’s previous appearances on the show.Follow Amelia on Instagram @arboone11 and Alex @alex_hildebrandt and For The Long Run @forthelrpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!
About For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself.
From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all.
Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.
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