Ep 347 - Jim Walmsley From Western States to Moving to France For a Year

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In this BBR Interview, Jody and David speak with ultramarathon running legend and multiple Western States winner, Jim Walmsley about his career, his previous endeavours and how he is focused on winning UTMB with his move to France.
This was an eye-opening and sometimes emotional interview with Jim and well worth the watch.
Here's what was covered.
- Jim discusses the challenges of travel due to Brexit, his experiences and struggles in ultra running and marathon, and his strategy for UTMB
- He shares his past as a soccer player, the collegiate running system in the US, and the different challenges faced by road runners and trail runners.
- Jim talks about his experiences with failure in big races, his approach to training, and the shift in his motivations from high school to professional running.
- He also mentions his race schedule, including the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), and his decision to move to France for a training block in the Alps
- He shares his thoughts on the importance of mental and physical resilience, the impact of winter training, and his preference for strength-focused training
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