What does it take to train for 100-mile races. In this episode, we sit down with Max a fire academy technician by day and ultrarunner by passion to talk about everything from his first steps into the sport to toeing the line at some of the most iconic races in the country. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or just ultramarathon-curious, Max's story is equal parts practical and inspiring.

• How Max got into ultrarunning — the moment a regular runner becomes someone who voluntarily runs 50+ miles through the mountains
• Balancing a demanding career with endurance training — how shift work, physical fatigue, and mental load factor into a training plan
• Training strategies that actually work — race prep, building mileage, and how to peak at the right time
• Gear breakdown — Max's go-to shoes, packs, and hydration systems, and why he chose them
• Fueling for the long haul — nutrition strategies from training runs to mid-race aid stations
• Race stories from the trail — including his experiences at Western States, Born to Run, and more
• Handling the hard stuff — weather, tough terrain, and the mental game when things go sideways
• The ultrarunning community — why the people in this sport are unlike any other
• What's next — bucket list races and goals on the horizon

Connect with Max

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3140220

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Flying90

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflying90/