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Fatigue, Excellence and the Back Yard Ultra

Fatigue, Excellence and the Back Yard Ultra

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In this episode, I explore the science of fatigue and how it impacts ultra running—drawing from the Excellence, Actually podcast and key theories like the Central Governor Theory and Psychobiological Model. I also share updates from my own training, coaching insights, and review Sarah Perry’s record-breaking performance at the 2025 Backyard Ultra World Championships.


💡 Topics include:

  • Mental vs physical fatigue
  • Recovery strategies beyond sleep
  • Fueling and mindset tools
  • How fatigue shows up in ultras—and how to manage it


If you enjoy the show, please rate and review—it helps more runners find us. And if you're ready to take your training to the next level, check out my coaching services here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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