Beyond 200 Miles: Wes Plate on Ultra Endurance, Mindset, and the Power of Community

In this episode of The Adventure Jogger, Steven Kornhaus chats with ultra runner Wes Plate about his journey from high school sprinter to mid-pack elite in 200-mile races. Wes shares the challenges of transitioning from 100 to 200 miles, the mental and spiritual aspects of endurance racing, and the lessons learned from sleep deprivation and overnight training. He also discusses his YouTube channel, the power of the ultra-running community, and his preparation for the Arizona Monster 300. https://www.wesplate.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@wplate Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Wes Plate and Ultra Running 02:54 – Wes's Journey into Running and Early Experiences 06:01 – Transitioning to Ultra Distances 08:56 – First 100-Mile Experience and Lessons Learned 12:01 – The Leap to 200-Mile Races 15:03 – The Spiritual Aspect of Ultra Running 17:54 – Creating a YouTube Channel and Community Impact 29:34 – Training for the 200-Mile Challenge 34:03 – Experiencing the First 240-Mile Race 40:27 – Spiritual Insights from Endurance Racing 44:10 – Recovery After Extreme Distances 46:25 – The Significance of Cocodona 55:27 – Preparing for the Arizona Monster 300-Mile Race 57:58 – Understanding the Challenge of Ultra-Distance Races 01:00:05 – Sleep Strategies for Endurance Racing 01:03:05 – Preparing for the Arizona Monster 01:05:51 – The Importance of Experience in Ultra Racing 01:10:04 – Advice for First-Time 200-Mile Runners Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/theadventurejogger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices