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Running 79-Second Quarters After 24 Hours, Desert Detours & The Wild Reality of The Speed Project
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Apr 7, 20261:04:16
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Top Topics:
- The Speed Project explained (LA to Vegas, teams + solo efforts)
- Inside the culture and “who belongs” in alternative running spaces
- Elite teams vs. adventure athletes and what it takes to win
- Logistics, pacing, and strategy (including 79-second quarters late in the race)
- Getting lost, off-course routes, and unconventional race navigation
- Mental pressure within teams and not wanting to let teammates down
- Erika’s Boston buildup and pro athlete perspective heading into race week
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