<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&amp;utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MidPack Musings SubStack</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check Out MPP Merch </a></p><p><br /></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br /></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p><br /></p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Coaching Page<br /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>JANJI</strong></a>, <a href="https://cooperativecoffeeroasters.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>COOPERATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS</strong></a>, &amp; <a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BEAR BUTT WIPES</strong></a> </p><p><br /></p><p>"Trusting the taper is as much a mental challenge as it is physical." – Corinne​</p><p>"Every race teaches you something new, no matter how many you've done." – Matt​</p><p>"Balancing life and training is an art form we're all trying to master." – Troy​<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of <em>Trailing Indicators</em>, host Troy Meadows reconnects with regular guests Corinne Shalvoy and Matt Van Dalsem to discuss their recent racing experiences, upcoming goals and as always a handful of ultra specific topics.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Matt recaps his back-to-back race weekend spectating the 50K and running 28K at the Big Alta in Marin, sharing how knowing the course gave him a midpack edge—even if his fueling plan was more of a “grab what’s at the aid station” vibe. He also drops the news that his next A-race is the <em>Rodeo Valley 8K</em>—which he’ll be running with his 10-year-old son!</p><p><br /></p><p>Corinne is just days away from toeing the line at the <em>Gorge Waterfalls 100K</em> and shares how she's navigating the taper blues while juggling coaching duties for two athletes who will also be racing. </p><p><br /></p><p>The trio dives into volume ramp-ups for summer A-goals, how to adapt strength training during big mileage weeks, and why sometimes <em>not</em> training is the best move after getting sick.</p><p><br /></p><p>They round things out with banter about <em>Cocodona 250</em> commentary, Randy Zuckerberg’s growing presence in the ultra scene, and dream-casting “Unbreakable 2.”</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Discussion Topics:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How to come back to training after being sick </p></li><li><p>Ramping up training for your Ultra A goals. </p></li><li><p>Adapting strength training routines as run training ramps up.  </p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Corinne’s Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/corinne_shalvoyage/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@corinne_shalvoyage</a></p><p><a href="https://www.shalvoyrunning.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Corinnes’s Coaching Page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shalvoyrunning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Shalvoy Running - YouTube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://custom.pressio.com/women_can_movement/shop/home" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Women Can Site</a> <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Troy’s Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/troyontherun/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@troyontherun</a></p><p><a href="https://troyontherun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troyontherun.com</a></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Ultra Coaching Page<br /></a></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><br /></a><strong>MVD Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mvd_trailrunner/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@mvd_trailrunner</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.daybreakracing.com/gorge-waterfalls-100k" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gorge Waterfalls 100K</a> ​</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.cascadecrest100.com/course?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Cascade Crest 100 Information</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Big Alta 50K Course Overview</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://insidetrail.com/calendar/rodeo-valley-trail-run/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Rodeo Valley Trail Run</a> </p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p>Gorge Waterfalls 100K, Cascade Crest 100, Big Alta 50K, Rodeo Valley 8K, trail running, race preparation, tapering strategies, balancing training and life, ultra running, Western States qualifier​</p><p><br /></p>

The Midpacker Podcast

Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows

Trailing Indicators 07 | Big Alta recap, Tapering for Gorge Waterfalls, and Ramping up training for your Ultra A goals

APR 10, 202574 MIN
The Midpacker Podcast

Trailing Indicators 07 | Big Alta recap, Tapering for Gorge Waterfalls, and Ramping up training for your Ultra A goals

APR 10, 202574 MIN

Description

<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&amp;utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MidPack Musings SubStack</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check Out MPP Merch </a></p><p><br /></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br /></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p><br /></p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Coaching Page<br /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>JANJI</strong></a>, <a href="https://cooperativecoffeeroasters.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>COOPERATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS</strong></a>, &amp; <a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BEAR BUTT WIPES</strong></a> </p><p><br /></p><p>"Trusting the taper is as much a mental challenge as it is physical." – Corinne​</p><p>"Every race teaches you something new, no matter how many you've done." – Matt​</p><p>"Balancing life and training is an art form we're all trying to master." – Troy​<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of <em>Trailing Indicators</em>, host Troy Meadows reconnects with regular guests Corinne Shalvoy and Matt Van Dalsem to discuss their recent racing experiences, upcoming goals and as always a handful of ultra specific topics.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Matt recaps his back-to-back race weekend spectating the 50K and running 28K at the Big Alta in Marin, sharing how knowing the course gave him a midpack edge—even if his fueling plan was more of a “grab what’s at the aid station” vibe. He also drops the news that his next A-race is the <em>Rodeo Valley 8K</em>—which he’ll be running with his 10-year-old son!</p><p><br /></p><p>Corinne is just days away from toeing the line at the <em>Gorge Waterfalls 100K</em> and shares how she's navigating the taper blues while juggling coaching duties for two athletes who will also be racing. </p><p><br /></p><p>The trio dives into volume ramp-ups for summer A-goals, how to adapt strength training during big mileage weeks, and why sometimes <em>not</em> training is the best move after getting sick.</p><p><br /></p><p>They round things out with banter about <em>Cocodona 250</em> commentary, Randy Zuckerberg’s growing presence in the ultra scene, and dream-casting “Unbreakable 2.”</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Discussion Topics:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How to come back to training after being sick </p></li><li><p>Ramping up training for your Ultra A goals. </p></li><li><p>Adapting strength training routines as run training ramps up.  </p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Corinne’s Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/corinne_shalvoyage/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@corinne_shalvoyage</a></p><p><a href="https://www.shalvoyrunning.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Corinnes’s Coaching Page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shalvoyrunning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Shalvoy Running - YouTube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://custom.pressio.com/women_can_movement/shop/home" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Women Can Site</a> <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Troy’s Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/troyontherun/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@troyontherun</a></p><p><a href="https://troyontherun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troyontherun.com</a></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Ultra Coaching Page<br /></a></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><br /></a><strong>MVD Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mvd_trailrunner/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@mvd_trailrunner</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.daybreakracing.com/gorge-waterfalls-100k" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gorge Waterfalls 100K</a> ​</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.cascadecrest100.com/course?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Cascade Crest 100 Information</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Big Alta 50K Course Overview</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://insidetrail.com/calendar/rodeo-valley-trail-run/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Rodeo Valley Trail Run</a> </p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p>Gorge Waterfalls 100K, Cascade Crest 100, Big Alta 50K, Rodeo Valley 8K, trail running, race preparation, tapering strategies, balancing training and life, ultra running, Western States qualifier​</p><p><br /></p>