WHAT MAKES A GOOD RACE?
WITH ALICIA MONSON
Photo Credit: Bit Klecker
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WORLD OF RUNNING
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- 1:03:33
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Jim Walmsley misses 100k WR by 11 seconds
- Hoka Project Carbon X 2 100K race on January 23 in Chandler, Arizona
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- Texas A&M Freshman
- 40-year-old collegiate record, taking .76 sec of the previous record
GCU indoor meet
- In Phoenix on January 23
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MAIN TOPIC: WHAT MAKES A GOOD RACE?
We all want a good race. Every person who toes the line wants to unveil their potential for the day. There are elements of physical preparation, a curated mindset, fueling considerations, race day nuances, among other things that play into the result of our race efforts.
Alicia Monson gives us the inside scoop of what makes a good races, and she has had plenty.
About our guest: Alicia Monson
Professional Distance Runner
Coach: Dathan Ritzenhein
Club: OAC
Sponsor: On Running
Location: Colorado
Alicia Monson is a newcomer to professional running, but no stranger to racing. Alicia previously ran for University of Wisconsin where she was a multiple Big 10 champion and 5x All American. She also holds the Big 10 record in the 3k which also earned her the school record at the University of Wisconsin. She has earned Athlete of the Year and multiple Scholar athlete awards.
Most recently, Alicia rocked her professional debut for OAC in the 10k running the 9th fastest time in US history. Her time was 31:10.
With her trending improvements, Alicia is an olympic hopeful in either the 5k or 10k.
In the episode we mention a phenomenal video of Alicia as she cheers her teammate on WHILE winning a race. Check it out.
Keep following Alicia Monson as she pursues a place on Team USA:
Instagram: @monsonalicia
Twitter: @leashamonson
KEEP LISTENING
Great episode! Regarding the fueling topic toward the end…what have you read (or what do you advise) regarding in-race fueling for the half marathon distance? Specifically…is it necessary or helpful? I know it’s important for the marathon distance, but it has never occurred to me to consider in-race fueling during a half! Normally I just take advantage of the water/Gatorade stations as needed, but should I also think about trying something with more of an energy benefit?