#93 Shan Riggs & Joshuaine Grant's 3000 Mile Journey Through the East Coast Greenway - a podcast by Doctors of Running

from 2022-06-22T05:05:46

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Today Andrea and Matt are joined by two very special guests: Shan Riggs and Joshuaine Grant. On April 16th, 2022, Shan started to run more than 3,000 miles across America again, this time from Key West to the Canadian border along the East Coast Greenway, hoping to be the first person to run the entire trail. The journey is unique in that Shan will be supported the entire route by his partner Joshuaine, who will be towing all of their supplies by bicycle. This run/ride is to support & raise funds for the East Coast Greenway in its mission of connecting people to place. Along the way they'll cross 15 states averaging 40 miles per day, every day. We hear from Shan & Josh about what it takes to take on such an epic trek: training, supplies, nutrition, and, of course, shoes. To learn more & donate, check out their website.


The Subjective: How many days per week do you run?


Chapters

0:00 - Intro

1:05 - The Subjective: How many days per week do you run?

1:30 - Shan & Josh's trip up the East Coast Greenway

5:53 - Shan & Josh's background and training

13:53 - Supplying and organizing their trek

21:47 - Surprises & challenges along the way

24:40 - Injury prevention & pain management while ultra-running

33:50 - How do you fuel yourself on a 3000 mile journey?

43:36 - The most memorable parts of their trip

47:17 - What's next on their journey

49:44 - Advice for anyone interested in ultra-running

52:15 - Wrap-up



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