Episode Details

What does it take to prepare for the relentless loop of a backyard ultra in the beautiful but demanding terrain of Honduras? In this episode, we are joined by international ultrarunner Samir Baca Ponce (@bacaponcee). Samir is currently deep in the trenches of training for his next big objective: the Backyard Ultra Comayagua in Honduras.

Samir takes us completely behind the scenes of his build-up for this unique "last runner standing" event. He pulls back the curtain on his highly specific training block, how he is fine-tuning his nutrition plan to handle the heat and hydration demands of the region, and the exact race goals he has set for himself when the hourly bell starts ringing. If you've ever wanted to know how an elite athlete prepares logistically and mentally for an international backyard ultra, Samir drops the ultimate blueprint in this conversation.