Best Lt100 Podcasts (2024)

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S7E26: What it takes to win the LT100, with Melisa Rollins 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Melisa Rollins joins us for an hourlong deep dive into what it's like to love this race as much as we do, and to truly give it everything you've got. For everyone who has turned themselves inside out racing the LT100 and wondered, "what if?," this episode is for you.

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S7E25: Tales from the Trail, 2024 Edition 1:16:16

3M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

After the race, it's time to share stories. While we can't tell everyone's, we CAN share quite a few. In this episode, we hear from nervous racers before the gun goes off (and how their races went), how the new course segments, shuttling and crewing rules worked out, have a great finish-line conversation with the LT100 racer on a handbike, talk wit…

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S7E24: Waldmuller Part 2 — Racing Against All Odds 59:52

3M ago59:52

59:52

As we get close to the main event, we complete our conversation with Jeff Waldmuller, whose story should inspire every racer on the course. Be sure to listen to last week's episode (S7E23), and then enjoy this one as you put your feet up and rest up for the big race.

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S7E23: Nutrition & Inspiration 52:48

4M ago52:48

52:48

We've got 2 great interviews in this episode. First, Andy Blow—Founder/CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration—joins us to talk about his well-considered framework for endurance fueling, as well as how you might want to include Precision products (available on-course this year) in your plan. And then, part 1 of a two-part interview with Jeff Waldmuller: …

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S7E22: Fatty & Hottie's 2024 LT100 Plan 55:45

4M ago55:45

55:45

It's one thing to tell people abstractly how they ought to do the LT100. It's a completely other thing to actually describe your own plan. In this episode, Fatty & Hottie detail how they're going to walk the walk in 2024, from bike setup to clothes setup to nutrition to split times to crewing plan.

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S7E21: You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers 53:40

4M ago53:40

53:40

When should you come to Leadville for the race? How should you manage the course and crewing changes this year? How do you stay warm before and after the shotgun blast? Where should you burn matches? What do we wish we knew the first time we did this race? We answer all these questions and more with listener (and host) favorite and 21-time finisher…

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S7E20: Racing With Power 58:45

4M ago58:45

58:45

In times past, we used to say you could safely ignore power numbers at Leadville. The tech and understanding of power meters have come a long way since then, and now, properly incorporated, a power meter can really benefit your race. In this episode, Coach Hunter Allen, who has worked with Jeremiah Bishop and dozens of other Leadville athletes, wil…

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S7E19: Hannah Otto Gets You Ready to Race 58:11

4M ago58:11

58:11

Show favorite Hannah Otto joins us for a second time this season to share her top tips for a successful day on the Leadville course, and Fatty gets obsessive over what you should do to ensure your GPS is a help -- not a hindrance -- on race day.

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S7E18: Racing at 70+ with Bob Graham 59:38

5M ago59:38

59:38

The people who say "age is just a number" are either very young or are not paying attention. Age matters, but so does experience, attitude, motivation, and training — and our guest Bob Graham is bringing all of those to the starting line this year. This is a great conversation with a great athlete, no matter what age you are (but especially for tho…

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S7E17: For Women, By Women 51:52

5M ago51:52

51:52

Hottie and Fatty turn the mics over to the mother-daughter power duo Lisa & Melisa, who have 23 LT100 finishes between them. This is an episode for women and by women, although we definitely encourage everyone to listen. Also be sure to listen to Fatty's Finishing Tip on how to turn a big mistake into a learning experience.…

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S7E16: Cutting Grams 57:57

5M ago57:57

57:57

What comes down must first go up. This universal truth has a terrible price you're going to pay this August in this out-and-back race. As you climb Kevens, Sugarloaf, Columbine, the Powerline and more, it will be painfully obvious that you've got to carry every single pound up every single climb. So how do you take the sting out of this equation? L…

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S7E15: Analyzing Race Changes 57:21

5M ago57:21

57:21

We are getting deep into the second half of the season, and that means it's time for you to start working on your Leadville 100 dress rehearsals. In this episode, Fatty walks you through his first dress rehearsal for this year's race. This is a can't-miss tip for anyone who wants to succeed at this demanding race. Hottie and Fatty then share their …

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S7E14: Crew, Course, & Corral Changes, with Race Director Tamira Jenlink 53:50

6M ago53:50

53:50

Life Time has just announced some significant changes for the Leadville 100 that will likely impact your race. And if you have a crew coming along, these changes will DEFINITELY impact their day. Race Director Tamira Jenlink joins Hottie and Fatty to lay out the what and why for these changes.

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S7E13: Lessons from "From the Ground Up" 53:46

6M ago53:46

53:46

Many of us have been captivated by the first three seasons of the "From the Ground Up" video series, following new mountain bikers as they work to race The Leadville 100, with only a few months to prepare. Alexey Vermeulen and Ryan Petry are the creators of this project, and in the three seasons they've guided novice racers, they've learned a lot o…

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S7E12: Making Weight for Leadville 53:06

6M ago53:06

53:06

It stands to reason that being a little lighter will help you get up Columbine and Powerline a little bit easier. Dr Kyle Pfaffenbach joins the show to give great guidance on how (and whether). You'll also want to be sure to listen in to our Fatty's Finishing Tips segment, where Fatty gives you 4 practical pointers for doing well on the hike-a-bike…

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S7E11: Bike Shopping 55:46

6M ago55:46

55:46

It is new bike day on the show. We went to the Sea Otter Classic, roamed the expo, in hopes of finding a bike – or bikes – that are Leadville worthy. We found four. One that spares no expense, one high value full suspension, one hard tail with a recent Leadville win, and one that promises not to break the bank. For sure there are other brands and m…

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S7E10: Predicting Your Leadville Time 58:34

7M ago58:34

58:34

Every Leadville racer has the same question: "What will be my finish time?" And there was a time when that question was a real mystery. Now, however, if you are willing to fill in the variables, Best Bike Split can give you an astonishingly accurate prediction. In this episode, Best Bike Split ambassador Dave Schell joins us to explain how. And be …

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S7E09: Mega Q&A with Leadville Camp Coach Ray Landry 55:46

7M ago55:46

55:46

Ray Landry is quite simply the friendliest and most Leadville-knowledgeable guy you could ever ride with. He obsesses about this race every bit as much as Hottie and Fatty do, and has absolutely top-notch advice for Leadville racers. He's shared his wisdom at the Leadville Camp each year for several years, so we jumped at the opportunity to ask him…

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S7E08: 2024 Course Changes & How to Dig Deep 58:46

7M ago58:46

58:46

An interesting — and confusing — story came out in the Leadville Herald Democrat late last week. In this episode, we untangle the story and lay out our best guesses for what significant changes are actually in store for the 2024 LT100. Then for our main feature we bring back show favorite Dr Justin Ross to talk about what it really means to dig dee…

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S7E07: Master Racing as a Master, with Joe Friel & Selene Yeager 59:58

7M ago59:58

59:58

If you're 40+ years old and racing the the Leadville 100, you're in good company: a LARGE majority of folks lining up this August are Masters racers, and our podcast survey at the beginning of this season shows that 80% of our listeners fit in this group (it goes without saying that both of the hosts are). So we're very excited to have two true exp…

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S7E06: Focus on Climbing, with Selene Yeager 55:47

7M ago55:47

55:47

Without question, the Leadville 100 is about the location. And it's about fitness. And it's about nutrition. And it's about the people. But really, when you think about it — before, during, and after the race — it's about the climbs. Face it, your reaction and conjured mental image when hearing the words "columbine" and "powerline" are already vast…

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S7E05: Simplify Your Race Day Nutrition Strategy 36:16

8M ago36:16

36:16

Your race day nutrition plan is a crucial part of your race training, and this episode Hottie's got a great interview with Bill Armstrong of NeverSecond about setting up a one-company nutrition ecosystem. Meantime, Fatty's got a tip on keeping the rubber side down. This is a great episode; don't miss it!…

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S7E04: Zoning In 41:50

8M ago41:50

41:50

This episode is all about numbers. First off, Fatty says there are four key numbers you must know when racing the Leadville 100, but they aren't the ones people put on their top tubes. Next, Jonathan Lee of TranierRoad joins to help you get ininto the zone -- your training zone, of course -- and how to understand and incorporate zones into your tra…

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S7E03: Perfecting Your Pedaling 57:31

8M ago57:31

57:31

We're excited to have Coach Hunter Allen—who has worked with Jeremiah Bishop and dozens of the Leadvilles—join us to talk about a crucial (and often overlooked) component to your success in leadville: pedaling. Trust us, it’s more than just turning the cranks. In Fatty's Finishing Tips, Elden tells you to lighten up...but in a good, non-judgey way …

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S7E02: 2022 Leadville 100 Champ: Hannah Otto 58:31

9M ago58:31

58:31

Hottie and Fatty are joined by 2022 Leadville 100 champ Hannah Otto — one of the busiest professional bike racers in recent years. Between juggling UCI races, the Lifetime Grand Prix, and the occasional FKT, Hannah stays fast, smart, and positive: skills all Leadville racers should try to emulate. In this episode, Hannah talks us through both her p…

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Fatty & Hottie

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S7E26: What it takes to win the LT100, with Melisa Rollins 1:11:06

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S7E25: Tales from the Trail, 2024 Edition 1:16:16

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S7E24: Waldmuller Part 2 — Racing Against All Odds 59:52

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S7E23: Nutrition & Inspiration 52:48

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S7E22: Fatty & Hottie's 2024 LT100 Plan 55:45

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S7E21: You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers 53:40

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S7E20: Racing With Power 58:45

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S7E19: Hannah Otto Gets You Ready to Race 58:11

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S7E18: Racing at 70+ with Bob Graham 59:38

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S7E17: For Women, By Women 51:52

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S7E16: Cutting Grams 57:57

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S7E15: Analyzing Race Changes 57:21

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S7E14: Crew, Course, & Corral Changes, with Race Director Tamira Jenlink 53:50

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S7E13: Lessons from "From the Ground Up" 53:46

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S7E12: Making Weight for Leadville 53:06

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S7E11: Bike Shopping 55:46

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S7E10: Predicting Your Leadville Time 58:34

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S7E09: Mega Q&A with Leadville Camp Coach Ray Landry 55:46

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S7E08: 2024 Course Changes & How to Dig Deep 58:46

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S7E07: Master Racing as a Master, with Joe Friel & Selene Yeager 59:58

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S7E06: Focus on Climbing, with Selene Yeager 55:47

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S7E05: Simplify Your Race Day Nutrition Strategy 36:16

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S7E04: Zoning In 41:50

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S7E03: Perfecting Your Pedaling 57:31

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S7E02: 2022 Leadville 100 Champ: Hannah Otto 58:31

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