#99 - Eiger Trail E101 Race Recap - A Surprising Performance Enhancer

A few days post race, Tommy sits down to recap everything from the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB, a 101KM, 6700m+ mountain race in Switzerland. Tommy managed to beat his expected time by over 2hrs and come in 40th place overall - his best ultra performance to date. So, what was the secret? What was the performance enhancer?Today’s Sponsor:INOV8: Follow this link to get 15% OFF38% OFF THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB for 3 MONTHS! Build sustainable running habits that last a lifetime! ➡️ JOIN NOW! ⬅️ New intake every month!FREE STUFF:➡️ 5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF RUNNING SUSTAINABLY ⬅️ - A PDF on the most important fundamental principles of running in a way that prioritised longevity. Can you guess what they are?➡️ FREE HOME WORKOUT ⬅️ - You won’t always have access to a gym. So, dedicating some time to do a bit of strength at home is a good idea.➡️ INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH TRAINING ⬅️ - A foundational introduction to strength training for runners. Normally reserved for Coaching Hub members.Sign up to the That's Runnable NewsletterFind out more about Tommy’s work hereFollow That's Runnable on Instagram: @thatsrunnableFollow Tommy on Instagram: @tommyrunptSUBMIT A QUESTION: Want to be featured in a future episode of That's Runnable? If you want to submit your own burning question, or a topic you think would be interesting to discuss on a future episode, record a short voice note. We would love to hear from you :)Be sure to leave a rating/review and share the podcast with your mates if you've enjoyed this episode.