Training, Fueling, and Preparing for Western States with Adam Peterman

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Get an inside look at what it’s like to run Western States!

Adam Peterman is a professional trail runner living in Missoula, Montana who ran for the University of Colorado.

Listen to hear about:

• Adam’s love-hate relationship with the Mags run in Boulder
• The decision to pursue a career as a pro trail runner
• Adam’s approach to racing and embracing the unknown
• A sacral stress fracture and how Nordic skiing may have contributed to it
• Preparing for a return to Western States
• An inside look at fueling for races

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