#22 - Preparing for 100 Miles: The Road to Devil’s Gulch

Tommy shares how he's training for Devil's Gulch by Evergreen Trails, his first 100-mile mountain ultra, while living in the flat streets of London. He talks about creative ways to get elevation, like stair climbs and treadmill sessions, plus the mental challenge of preparing for 20,000 feet of climbing in the Washington State wilderness.

Tommy also dives into the old-school, dirtbag spirit of ultra running, the kind that values grit, suffering, and wild stories over data and splits. It's about pushing limits, problem-solving on the go, and finding out what you're really made of when things get tough.

You'll hear how he's balancing key prep races like Lone Wolf 24, MIUT 115, ENDURE24 and UltraX Slovenia, plus tips on training for ultras in a city, building strength, and staying mentally sharp. If you're curious about the mindset, training, and chaos of running 100 miles, this one's for you.

Devil's Gulch: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt.
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!

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Races
Devil's Gulch: find out more about the race that promises to be Tommy's first 100 miler attempt.
With a 10% discount using the code "TOMMY" at checkout, you can join the fun and get involved with a half marathon, 50 miler, or even the 100 miler beast that it is!

Dynamic Adventures: if you want to try your own Backyard-inspired race and get a taste of what it's like to run the same loop as many times as you can, and maybe even go for 24hrs, Dynamic Adventures are hosting 2 races next year.
Use the code "RUNNABLE10" for a 10% Discount.
Lone Wolf South East (March)
Lone Wolf South West (October)

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