How do you complete the Montane Lakeland 100 mile race 3 times? 'Normal' runner shares top tips

Thrilled to chat to my friend and fellow Stamford Strider Fiona Martin about her amazing thrice completion of the Montane Lakeland 100 over the last few years! She is going for her 4th this year and wants to complete 5 in order to get a coveted slate trophy! I am working towards the ML100 myself, first doing the ML50 this summer followed by the 100 possibly (if I am successful and get in!) in 2024 or a future date. Here we find out all about teacher Fiona’s training, gear, nutrition, how she deals with sleep deprivation and the inevitable aches and pains that come with running a bloomin' long way. Finishing her 100 miles around 36 hours I am much more keen to hear Fiona’s experiences and advice than all the elite athletes I used to interview - I think this will be way more relevant and useful for us all. Thank you Fiona! Also available as a podcast here https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-m2trd-138f5d9 or search 'Lakeland 100 3 times Wild Ginger Running' in your usual podcast provider. Previous helpful 100 miler talks Your first 100 miler - which one to choose? Are there any "easier" ones? What aspects to consider? https://youtube.com/live/17SYvXAm6KU What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Coach Tim's training & prep advice https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0 How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott) https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/