Derek signed up for his first 50 after running for only 9 months! David Goggin's book Can't Hurt Me, inspired him to do it. Unfortunately, his first race didn't go very well...But that hasn't stopped him! Derek is planning on running his redemption 50miler in just 3 weeks! Listen now to hear what he has changed in his training and what he plans to do THIS time around!Derek's advice:-JUST DO IT-Find a race that you are interested in-Make sure you have time to train-Make a plan-Reach out to other people who have "been there done that"-When things get tough, understand that things pass and say to yourself "I'm not going to die from this"-What Derek has learned about nutrition: Instead of gels > solid food (PB&Js, quesadillas, pizza)-Derek's training: 30-35 miles weekly on average. 50-mile weeks during peak training.-Run with a lower heart rate-BE CONSISTENT__________________________________Links:Utah Real estate agent who will help you find a home next to the trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @thepinetreerunnerDavid Goggins Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds: David Goggins: 9781544512280: Amazon.com: BooksTeton Hammocks: Lightweight Hiking Hammock | Hammock With Bug Screen - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.com)