My summer of ’24 is all about training to run a 100K ultra in the Texas Hill Country winter. I already know how to run, so I’m half way there. I think I can scratch off a few other things I needed to learn. I know what gels work for me and what electrolytes to drink. Learning to properly fuel is as important as putting in the miles for an ultra.

I like Maurten and SIS Beta Fuel for my gels. And I plan to mix 3 drinks – Precision Fuel, SIS Beta Fuel, and LMNT. SIS is high in calories while the other two are high in sodium. The aid stations will serve Tailwind which I do well with. I’m also learning what gear I do well with, but hard to say what the weather will call for in January. I know how these things go. My performance in January will be based on what I do this summer. And there is so much more to train on than running.