David Ayala: On His 4th Place Finish At Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 2025

Join Evoke coach Andy Reed as he talks with his athlete David Ayala about David’s 4th place finish at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 2025, achieved under Andy’s coaching.

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Episode Guide

• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:01:34 David’s athletic interests and background
• 00:07:04 Experiences with first hundred-milers and FKTs
• 00:13:43 About David’s mathematics career
• 00:17:09 David’s simple non-analytical approach to training
• 00:20:10 Approaches to Hardrock
• 00:21:36 High-fat fueling strategies
• 00:24:02 Getting selected to compete in Hardrock
• 00:28:26 Changing up training approaches for Hardrock
• 00:31:12 Incorporating intensity and speed work
• 00:36:03 Leveraging will during an event
• 00:38:47 Weighted uphill intensity
• 00:40:00 Demands of Hardrock 100
• 00:45:25 Prepping for Hardrock on the course
• 00:49:12 Strategies and experiences on race-day
• 00:54:07 Avoiding the onset of cramping
• 00:56:36 Quad pain and potential for rhabdomyolysis
• 01:01:06 Holding then gaining position
• 01:05:27 Splits for a 4th place finish
• 01:07:25 Post-race thoughts
• 01:08:20 Peak experiences and take-aways from Hardrock
• 01:11:15 Final thoughts