What does it actually take to train for a multi-day endurance challenge?

In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we bring together experienced runners, coaches, and endurance minds to break down how to prepare your body and brain for running day after day after day.

No hype. No nonsense. Just practical advice that real runners can use when training for ultra distances, stage races, or multi-day adventures.

We cover the fundamentals that matter most when the miles stack up and the fatigue hits.

• Building consistent weekly mileage without burning out

• Back-to-back long runs and why they matter

• Training tired (without overdoing it)

• Fuel, hydration, and recovery between days

• Strength, mobility, and injury prevention

• Mindset, patience, and managing the low moments

Whether you’re training for your first multi-day run or trying to survive your next big endurance challenge, this episode is about staying healthy, strong, and smart from Day 1 to the finish line.

• Nick Weston — the running coach

• Jo Manta — the Greek ultra runner

• Sammy Lapauri — the elite pathfinder

• Gerry O’Boyle — the Irish coastal runner

• Ashley Schneider — MS Runs The US creator

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