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Charlie Lawrence is an American runner known for setting the 50-mile world record at the 2023 Tunnel Hill 50 with a time of 4 hours, 48 minutes, and 21 seconds. After qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a personal best of 2:16:10, he turned his focus to ultra-distances. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:27 Training in Boulder: Environment and Community 05:32 Self-Coaching: Challenges and Insights 08:19 Mental Game: Overcoming Performance Anxiety 11:25 Training Philosophy: Balancing Volume and Speed 14:17 Race Preparation: Structuring Training Cycles 17:36 Injury Management: Learning from Setbacks 20:22 The Importance of Consistency in Training 23:34 Reflections on Progress and Future Goals 31:22 Navigating Pain in Running 33:37 The Balance of Training and Recovery 36:50 Mental Resilience in Endurance Sports 41:21 Fueling Strategies for Ultra Running 46:54 The Role of Strength Training in Endurance 52:10 Nutrition and Race Day Strategies --- |