EP79 - Lakeland 100 Nearly Broke Mel… Zoom Nearly Broke Us!
Summary
After a chaotic 30-minute Zoom setup, hosts Ben Mountie and Gary House interview ultrarunner Mel Sykes. They discuss her recent DNF at the Lakeland 100, where she led the women’s race before suffering a quad injury. The episode also covers their new van purchases, a disastrous paper underwear gift, and the World Cup.
Topics discussed
Ads, technical difficulties, and World Cup chat
Welcome Mel Sykes and Gary's van and spa stories
Mel's Lakeland 100 experience and race growth
Mel's injury, DNF, and race strategy discussion
Post-race recovery and men's race results
Anna Troop, race records, and course capacity
Gary's past Lakeland attempts and racing mindset
Ranking annoying social media posts
Wrap up, future plans, and closing ads
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